Dressmaker Angelina Guinzali in Boston, Massachusetts, January 25, 1917

Courtesy of Library of Congress, Hine, Lewis W., "Angelina Guinzali (15 years old?) works for Madame Ball, dressmaker at 603 Boylston Street. Location: Boston, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.," 25 January 1917

Description

#3 Occupation: Dressmaker
As fashions became more elaborate and railroad systems made them more available throughout the United States, dressmakers transitioned from sewing by hand to using a sewing machine. Angelina Guinzali, seen in this photo, is about 15 years old and worked as a dressmaker for Madame Ball, a dressmaker in Boston, Massachusetts.

Source-Dependent Questions

What is the working environment for a dressmaker?
What skills does this dressmaker need in order to be successful at her job?
Using evidence from the photo, what equipment is available for this dressmaker to do her job?

Citation Information

Hine, Lewis W., "Angelina Guinzali (15 years old?) works for Madame Ball, dressmaker at 603 Boylston Street. Location: Boston, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.," 25 January 1917. Courtesy of Library of Congress