The photograph captures women workers operating drill presses at the Gorham Manufacturing Company in Providence, Rhode Island during World War One. They are shown reaming out holes in hand grenade bodies, as part of their contribution to the war effort. This image was taken on January 14, 1919, and approved by the military censor on January 15, 1919.

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Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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