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Women Working On A Farm
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Women Working On A Farm
Wheaton, Maryland: June, 1945. Three women at work digging a hole for a large pole on a farm
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1940s 1945 Caucasian Ethnicity Digging Farms Gloves Holes Home Front Jobs Labor Maryland Monochromatic Monochrome Rural Shorts Summer Summer Time Summertime Three Women Warm Workers World War 2 World War Ii World War Two Ww Ii Wwii Wheaton
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from June 1945 takes us back to a pivotal moment in history - the home front during World War II. In Wheaton, Maryland, three determined women are seen working tirelessly on a farm under the warm summer sun. With their gloves on and wearing shorts, they dig a hole for a large pole using a posthole digger. The image beautifully captures the strength and resilience of these women as they contribute to the war effort through laborious tasks typically associated with men. Their unwavering dedication is evident in their focused expressions and sweat-drenched brows. As we delve into this snapshot of rural America during wartime, it becomes clear that these women represent countless others who stepped up to fill vital roles traditionally held by men. They embody the spirit of unity and determination that defined this era. Through its monochromatic aesthetic, this photograph transports us back in time, allowing us to appreciate both the historical significance and everyday realities faced by Americans during World War II. It serves as a powerful reminder of how ordinary individuals played extraordinary parts in shaping our nation's destiny. This remarkable piece from Underwood Archives reminds us of the invaluable contributions made by women like these on farms across North America during one of humanity's most challenging periods – World War II.
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