A mechanic's suit with visored cap designed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for female workers during World War II

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Object Details

Subject

United States Bureau of Home Economics

Summary

In 1940, the Clothing and Textile Division of the Bureau of Home Economics, U.S. Department of Agriculture, exhibited clothing styles designed to accommodate new roles for women in the industrial workplace. Coverettes and one-piece suits were intended to provide modest covering, adaptable for all climates, and with plenty of pockets.

Cite as

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7091, Science Service Records, Image No. SIA2015-003212

Repository Loc.

Smithsonian Institution Archives Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Date

1941

Local number

SIA RU007091 [SIA2015-003212]

Restrictions & Rights

No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu

Type

Black-and-white photographs

Physical description

Photographic prints; 7 x 5

Data Source

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Topic

Factories--Women employees

Clothing and dress

Metadata Usage

CC0

Record ID

siris_arc_386679