Coverall Collection

WOMEN MARINES, 1943. Corporal Essie Lucas and Jean Ayers of the US Marine Corps Womens Reserve working on an engine at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Photograph, 1943

Seattle, Washington State, USA. Female beekeeper inserting a frame covered with honeybees back into the hive. (MR)

Seattle, Washington State, USA. Woman beekeeper checking the health of the honey in a frame. (MR)

Seattle, Washington State, USA. Two beekeepers checking the health of the honey in a frame. (MR, PR)

Utility floral coverall, 1943 - WWII fashion
A Utility coverall from Peter Robinsons of Oxford Street, one of a variety available in many materials and colours. Coveralls protected clothing

VALERIE ANDRE (1922- ). Veteran of the French resistance, neurosurgeon, and aviator
VALRIE ANDR (1922- ). Veteran of the French resistance, neurosurgeon, and aviator. Andr standing in front of her helicopter in Tonkin, Vietnam. Photograph, 1952

Workers at an Atlantic coast seaport in the United States regulate the flow of oil onto tankers bound for armed forces
INDUSTRY: OIL, c1944. Workers regulate the flow of oil into oil tankers at an American Atlantic coast seaport. The oil will be shipped to the allied armed forces fighting in World War II

WOMEN MARINES, 1945. A US Marine crew working on a B-25 Mitchell bomber at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in North Carolina

ELEANOR ROOSEVELT (1884-1962). American politician, activist, and First Lady. With students of a motor pool school during her trip to England. Photograph, October 1942

CHIMNEY SWEEP. A female chimney sweep at work. Photograph, late 19th or early 20th century

OKLAHOMA: OIL WELL, c1944. Wildcat oil drillers, independent of an oil company, using tools called tongs that are clamped on the drill to unscrew the stem

TEXAS: OIL WELL, 1939. Workers cleaning off the rotary table with water at a oil well in Kilgore, Texas. Photograph by Russell Lee, April 1939

RAILROAD WORKERS, 1943. Female employees of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company clean one of the H class locomotives in Clinton, Iowa. Photograph by Jack Delano, April 1943

OIL WORKERS, 1939. Oil field workers eating lunch, Kilgore, Texas. Photograph by Russell Lee, April 1939

CHEMIST, 1938. Chemist running an experiment on sweet potato starch, Laurel, Mississippi. Photograph by Russell Lee, November 1938

ALASKA: SALMON FISHING. Fishermen using large nets to trap salmon in Alaska. Photograph, c1920

WORLD WAR I: FRENCH POSTER. They are not All at Biarritz or at Deauville. Poster by Paul Iribe

STUTZ RACECAR, 1916. A woman working under the hood of a Stutz Weightman Special racecar at the Benning racetrack near Washington, D.C. 1916

HINE: BREAKER BOYS, 1911. A group of breaker boys working in #9 Breaker at the Hughestown Borough, Pennsylvania Coal Company, Pittston, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Lewis Hine, January 1911

HINE: COAL MINER, 1908. A miner in front of a great fall of slate that blocked the entry to Turkey Knob Mine, Macdonald, West Virginia. Photograph by Lewis Hine, October 1908

HINE: COAL MINERS, 1908. A group of miners, drivers and trappers at a coal mine in Macdonald, West Virginia. Photograph by Lewis Hine, October 1908

A woman boils to kettle for her cup of tea, in the main room of her cottage. The Rayburn range cooker also helps to keep the cottage warm and cosy, Kent, England. 1930 s

Women engine cleaners on the Pennsylvania Railroad, taking the place of men fighting in World War II
WORLD WAR II: HOME FRONT. Women engine cleaners on the Pennsylvania Railroad, taking the place of men fighting in World War II. Photograph by Alfred Palmer, c1943

Two women working at a gas station in California. Photograph, c1925
CALIFORNIA: GAS STATION. Two women working at a gas station in California. Photograph, c1925

Clothing of oil drilling workers drying on a steam pipe in Kilgore, Texas. Photograph by Russell Lee, April 1939
WORK CLOTHES, 1939. Clothing of oil drilling workers drying on a steam pipe in Kilgore, Texas. Photograph by Russell Lee, April 1939

An oil field worker resting on a pipe wrench at Kilgore, Texas. Photograph by Russell Lee, April 1939
TEXAS: OIL WORKER, 1939. An oil field worker resting on a pipe wrench at Kilgore, Texas. Photograph by Russell Lee, April 1939

Workers loosening sections of pipe with clamps at an oil well in Kilgore, Texas. Photograph by Russell Lee, April 1939
TEXAS: OIL WELL, 1939. Workers loosening sections of pipe with clamps at an oil well in Kilgore, Texas. Photograph by Russell Lee, April 1939

HIGH SCHOOL MECHANICS, 1927. A group of high school girls learning automobile mechanics at Central High School in Washington, D.C. 1927

THE FOURTH MUSKETEER, 1923. Johnnie Walker

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"Coverall: A Symbol of Strength, Resilience, and Empowerment" In 1943, amidst the chaos of World War II, Corporal Essie Lucas and Jean Ayers proudly donned their coveralls as Women Marines in Seattle. These brave women shattered stereotypes and proved that they were just as capable as their male counterparts. Meanwhile, in the picturesque landscapes of Washington State, a female beekeeper fearlessly inserted a frame covered with honeybees into her hive. Clad in her trusty coverall, she checked the health of the honey with meticulous care. The sight was a testament to the dedication and hard work required to maintain these vital pollinators. Not far away, two beekeepers worked side by side, united by their love for nature's golden nectar. Their matching coveralls showcased their shared passion for preserving these buzzing wonders. During WWII fashion took on new dimensions; utility floral coveralls became an iconic symbol of resilience and patriotism. These practical garments not only served a purpose but also represented unity among those who fought tirelessly for freedom. Valerie Andre embodied this spirit as she defied societal norms by serving both as a veteran of the French resistance and excelling in professions traditionally dominated by men - neurosurgery and aviation. Her coverall became a symbol of her indomitable spirit. In another corner of history lies an image capturing workers at an Atlantic coast seaport regulating oil flow onto tankers bound for armed forces during WWII. Dressed in sturdy coveralls stained with grease and sweat, they played a crucial role behind-the-scenes ensuring that our troops had fuel to fight for victory. The year was 1945 when Women Marines worked diligently on B-25 Mitchell bombers at Marine bases across America. Wearing their trusted coveralls adorned with prideful insignia, they contributed significantly to the war effort while breaking barriers along the way.