Object number:
2000.1.1364
Object name:
photograph
Date made:
April 10, 1991
Material / Technique:
silver gelatin
Dimensions:
H: 7 in, W: 5 in
Credit line:
The Oakland Tribune Collection, the Oakland Museum of California. Gift of ANG Newspapers.
Copyright status:
In Copyright
Copyright holder:
Oakland Museum of California
Content description:
Two Chinese women at work riveting portions of an aircraft wing. The photo is a part of a collection being exhibited at the Chinese Culture Center in San Francisco. The typewritten text and title of the exhibit on the back of the photo reads "Chinese Women of America 1834-1982 L-R Margaret Chow and Gertrude Wong, seen here making Helldiver bombers during Wolrd War II, were integral to America's war effort-- featured in 'Chinese Women of America 1834-1982' exhibition at the Chinese Culture Center, 750 Kearney St., San Francisco CA, 94108
Concepts:
women; airplane; factory; World War II
Places:
San Francisco
Organizations:
Chinese Culture Center
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