Original WW1 era postcard of working women, shipyard or munition workers, wearing elasticated caps and flame retardant 'National Shell Overall', overalls, circa 1915,

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The introduction of men's conscription in 1916 made the need for female workers urgent . By 1917 munitions factories, primarily employed women workers - this helps to date this photo between 1916-1918.

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Size: 7000px × 4607px
Location: UK
Photo credit: © ThislifeThen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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