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- Women Workers in a Shoe Factory, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1903 - In 1800, shoemaking was a craft known to few. Throughout the century, inventors patented industrial machines to perform much of that manual labor. By 1900, shops of laborers produced more shoes faster and cheaper than ever before. Here, women pose at factory sewing machines that helped make quick work of stitching tough shoe leather.
- circa 1903
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Women Workers in a Shoe Factory, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1903
In 1800, shoemaking was a craft known to few. Throughout the century, inventors patented industrial machines to perform much of that manual labor. By 1900, shops of laborers produced more shoes faster and cheaper than ever before. Here, women pose at factory sewing machines that helped make quick work of stitching tough shoe leather.
- Shoe Factory, Boston, Massachusetts. circa 1903 - In 1800, shoemaking was a craft known to few. Throughout the century, inventors patented industrial machines to perform much of that manual labor. By 1900, large shops of laborers produced more shoes faster and cheaper than ever before. The factory pictured here was one of many that profited from American shoemaking innovations at the turn of the twentieth century.
- circa 1903
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Shoe Factory, Boston, Massachusetts. circa 1903
In 1800, shoemaking was a craft known to few. Throughout the century, inventors patented industrial machines to perform much of that manual labor. By 1900, large shops of laborers produced more shoes faster and cheaper than ever before. The factory pictured here was one of many that profited from American shoemaking innovations at the turn of the twentieth century.
- Drawing of the Layout of the North Wall of Currier Shoe Shop, circa 1930 -
- circa 1930
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Drawing of the Layout of the North Wall of Currier Shoe Shop, circa 1930
- Workers at a Shoe Factory, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1903 - In 1800, shoemaking was a craft known to few. Throughout the century, inventors patented industrial machines to perform much of that manual labor. By 1900, large shops of laborers produced more shoes faster and cheaper than ever before. Here, factory workers pose near their workstations. Some of the men hold tools or unfinished boots.
- circa 1903
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Workers at a Shoe Factory, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1903
In 1800, shoemaking was a craft known to few. Throughout the century, inventors patented industrial machines to perform much of that manual labor. By 1900, large shops of laborers produced more shoes faster and cheaper than ever before. Here, factory workers pose near their workstations. Some of the men hold tools or unfinished boots.
- Men and Women Workers at Shoe Factory, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1903 - In 1800, shoemaking was a craft known to few. Throughout the century, inventors patented industrial machines to perform much of that manual labor. By 1900, shops of laborers produced more shoes faster and cheaper than ever before. Because factories could hire men and women--like those posing here--to complete the entire process under one roof, shoemaking profits multiplied.
- circa 1903
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Men and Women Workers at Shoe Factory, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1903
In 1800, shoemaking was a craft known to few. Throughout the century, inventors patented industrial machines to perform much of that manual labor. By 1900, shops of laborers produced more shoes faster and cheaper than ever before. Because factories could hire men and women--like those posing here--to complete the entire process under one roof, shoemaking profits multiplied.
- Women Workers at a Shoe Factory, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1903 - In 1800, shoemaking was a craft known to few. Throughout the century, inventors patented industrial machines to perform much of that manual labor. By 1900, shops of laborers produced more shoes faster and cheaper than ever before. Here, women pose at factory sewing machines that helped make quick work of stitching tough shoe leather.
- circa 1903
- Collections - Artifact
Women Workers at a Shoe Factory, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1903
In 1800, shoemaking was a craft known to few. Throughout the century, inventors patented industrial machines to perform much of that manual labor. By 1900, shops of laborers produced more shoes faster and cheaper than ever before. Here, women pose at factory sewing machines that helped make quick work of stitching tough shoe leather.
- Workers at Shoe Factory, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1903 - In 1800, shoemaking was a craft known to few. Throughout the century, inventors patented industrial machines to perform much of that manual labor. By 1900, large shops of laborers produced more shoes faster and cheaper than ever before. Here, workers pose behind a table piled with prepared leather and other shoemaking materials.
- circa 1903
- Collections - Artifact
Workers at Shoe Factory, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1903
In 1800, shoemaking was a craft known to few. Throughout the century, inventors patented industrial machines to perform much of that manual labor. By 1900, large shops of laborers produced more shoes faster and cheaper than ever before. Here, workers pose behind a table piled with prepared leather and other shoemaking materials.
- Drawing of the Layout of the East Wall of Currier Shoe Shop, circa 1930 -
- circa 1930
- Collections - Artifact
Drawing of the Layout of the East Wall of Currier Shoe Shop, circa 1930
- Drawing of the Layout of the West Wall of Currier Shoe Shop, circa 1930 -
- circa 1930
- Collections - Artifact
Drawing of the Layout of the West Wall of Currier Shoe Shop, circa 1930
- Workers at a Shoe Factory, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1903 - In 1800, shoemaking was a craft known to few. Throughout the century, inventors patented industrial machines to perform much of that manual labor. By 1900, large shops of laborers produced more shoes faster and cheaper than ever before. Here, workers pose between shelves of finished boots (left) and lasts, which help create a shoe's shape during manufacture (right).
- circa 1903
- Collections - Artifact
Workers at a Shoe Factory, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1903
In 1800, shoemaking was a craft known to few. Throughout the century, inventors patented industrial machines to perform much of that manual labor. By 1900, large shops of laborers produced more shoes faster and cheaper than ever before. Here, workers pose between shelves of finished boots (left) and lasts, which help create a shoe's shape during manufacture (right).