Assembly-line production in a Teddy Bear Factory, 1915As part of the “Fordist” revolution in manufacturing, assembly lines were introduced to divide the production process into simple, repetitive…
Boy Working in Sweatshop, 1889A twelve-year-old boy works as a thread puller in a New York clothing factory.
Brewery workers pose outside the August Schell Brewery, 1885Brewery workers pose outside the August Schell Brewery, 1885.
Cloak Makers’ Strike, New York City, May 1, 1916This photograph shows cloak makers striking in New York City on May 1, 1916 (May Day). Financier Jacob Schiff must…
Garbage Collectors’ Strike, New York City, 1911Social unrest and strikes were the flipside of the unbridled acquisition of wealth and power during the Progressive Era. This…
Male Boss and Female Sweatshop Employee, 1888A male boss waves his fist at a female worker in a clothing factory. Wood engraving from Frank Leslie’s Illustrated…
Six workers posing outside the August Schell Brewery, n.d.Six workers posing outside the August Schell Brewery, n.d.
Spreckels, Walter P. announces the results of a unionization ballot at Gilmore Stadium, Hollywood, 1939Walter P. Spreckels (upper left) announces the results of a unionization ballot at Gilmore Stadium, Hollywood, 1939.
Sweatshop Workers in New York City, 1908A group of sweatshop workers, including at least one boy (far right), in the garment shop of M. Silverman, 30…
Worker cottage on the grounds of the August Schell Brewing Company, 1990Worker cottage on the grounds of the August Schell Brewing Company, 1990.
