Woman Working on Airplane Motor

A shift in the workforce took place during World War II, as more and more women began to fill roles previously held by men. Many factories where women had previously worked to produce household goods shifted to producing items needed for the war. Additionally, women began taking jobs in the aviation industry, working as riveters, welders, and inspectors. Commonly referred to as "Rosie the Riveter", these women played an essential role in the war effort and helped to reshape outdated views about women's abilities. This vintage color photograph captures one such woman, working on an airplane motor at the North American Aviation, Inc. plant in California in 1942.

We have digitally restored this historically significant photograph; we have removed dust and dirt, repaired damage, and corrected fading/discoloration. Having completed this work, our fine art reproduction prints reflect the original condition of the image. We use archival, museum-quality paper and canvas for our prints, ensuring they will last a lifetime. Each print is made with care at our studio in Alexandria, Virginia. You can find a bit more info about our prints here. 

If you have any questions or would like to request a custom print, please contact us! The print sizes we offer are standard sizes to make framing easier, but we're happy to accommodate custom size requests whenever possible. Just note that custom sizes may require cropping the image.