The photograph shows female workers inspecting small parts of Colt's Automatic 45, Pistol at Colt's Pat. Fire Arms Plant in Hartford, Connecticut. This Government inspection during World War I found the girls to be very precise in their work. The photo was taken in April 1918 by Lieut. Lents and released on May 10, 1918, by the Historical Branch, War Plans Division. Issued number: 111-SC-9091.

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