"Aerial Bombs. Assembling & Varnishing."

Maker
Unknown
Production date
1915-1918
 Description
Nearest the camera a line of women is varnishing the bodies of 50lb (22kg) aerial bombs. On the other bench, the tail fins are being married to the bodies. The women are wearing work coats. There are two men, probably supervisors. From "Munition Work Record. The Falkirk Iron Coy, Ltd, 1915-1918."
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Department
Photo
Maker
Production date
1915-1918
Subject person
Subject place
Castlelaurie Works/Bankside/Bainsford/Falkirk area
Subject notes
In 1915 the UK government took power over munitions production and directed many women into the industry; their numbers rose from 212,000 in 1914 to 950,000 by 1918. On average their pay was less than half that of men. They became known as munitionettes.
The photograph is from 'Munition Work Record. The Falkirk Iron Coy, Ltd, 1915-1918.' During the War the Works was a 'Government Controlled Establishment'.
Accession number
P05239

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