What were they making? Circa 1905 factory photo

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  1. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    It's mostly women at the work benches, along with a few men. From the giant hair bows I'm guessing it's about 1905-1910, and there are electric lights so that's probably about right. No markings anywhere. It's a gelatin print, so it's probably contemporary to the image. The photo is nicely framed, so someone knew where this was and who was in the image.

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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    costume jewelry ?
     
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  3. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    Button cards.
     
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  4. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Now that makes sense. It could have been taken in Danbury or Waterbury CT; Waterbury was the button capital of the world for a while.
     
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