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Video Parts (19 across 4 reels)

This clip is Reel 2, Part 2 of a 19-part film. Watch from the beginning

BEHIND THE SCENES IN THE MACHINE AGE Reel 2 · Part 2

Description

On the improvement of women's working conditions and the increase in industrial efficiency. Reel 1 contrasts clean, well lighted workrooms with sweatshop conditions. Reel 2 illustrates ideal washroom and lunchroom facilities, factory safety measures, and the use of conveyors to move bulky goods. Compares obsolete and modern packaging and wrapping machines. Reel 3, cigars are wrapped by hand and by machine. Auto cushions are mechanically stitched. The operation of a dial telephone system is described.

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Collection

Records of the Women's Bureau

Series

Motion Picture Films

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Date
1931-01-01
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TRT
3:26