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Call NumberZ-6874Date1939-1943SummaryA group of women, participants in a Work Projects Administration program, sit hunched over Singer sewing machines in a large open room probably in Denver, Colorado. Large spindles of thread on stands are near each sewing machine. Pieces of denim, some with pockets are on work tables. A calendar and a sign are on the wall; the sign reads: "Work Safely."Physical Description1 photographic print ; 19 x 24 cm (7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectUnited States. Work Projects Administration. Colorado.--People--1930-1950Denver (Colo.)--1930-1950Clothing industry--Colorado--Denver--1930-1950Public service employment--Colorado--Denver--1930-1950Sewing--Colorado--Denver--1930-1950Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1950Singer Sewing Machine Company.Geographic AreaDenver (Colo.)CollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR711006874Type of MaterialPhotographic printsOriginal Material Found in CollectionWPA PhotosNotesPhoto-verso (stamped) "Federal Works Agency, Work Projects Administration, 810 14th Street, Denver, Colorado."; Title supplied. "Is Part Of" term supplied by cataloger. R7110068742

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