B/W print; lathe operators at Acton Works, by Topical Press, 1942

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Reference number	1999/12053
Description	Three Second World War women factory workers operating a lathe at Acton Works. Caption says: 'Screwing threads on welded side of spring hangers'. A firework-like burst of molten metal illuminates the background area.
Photographer	Topical Press
Dates	23 May 1942
Collection	Photographs
Object type	B/w print
Photograph number	U33876
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	People Women
Completeness	70% 70% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Descriptive size	8x6ins

  Design

  Attribute	Value
  Shot	medium interior

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Photographer	Topical Press, 23 May 1942

• Associated companies, people and places

  Places

  Location	Acton Works, Hounslow W3