Early Photographs Women Scientists Conduct Experiments

Women in Science, Photographs

Original Photo

[Women in Science] Two photos of women working with scientific laboratory equipment. Silver gelatin print photographs from 1930 and 1946. Image sizes 3.5 x 5.25” and 3 x 4”. In both photographs, women scientists work with glass test tubes, pipettes, and graduated beakers. One photo depicts two women in lab coats, working with a series of test tubes, standing outside (c. 1930); this setting indicates this could possibly be part of an ecology or other environmental science lab. Second photo (1946) shows two women holding pipettes and smiling into the camera. The both wear white uniforms, and their names are handwritten in pencil on image verso. During WWII, women took up jobs in many sectors to support the country, including science research and laboratory work. These women were essential in producing important medicines such as penicillin that were needed during wartime; this work helped pave the way for younger women scientists (such as those pictured) to have professional opportunities in the postwar period. These women may be in a specialized training program, as they both wear all white uniforms. Both very good condition.

Item #16877

Price: $125.00