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Digital image of B+W photograph of Francis Gallo (right) & another women inside fur goods factory, Fourth & Madison Sts., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950's.
Photograph
Digital image of black-and-white photograph of Francis Gallo (right) and another women inside fur goods factory, Fourth & Madison Sts., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950's.
Original image 3-7/16" high x 4-15/16" wide. Photographer not indicated. Reverse was blank except for processor's number: 242E.
Francis Gallo, wife of Carmine Gallo and mother of donor, Ralph Gallo worked at this company which made fur collars. The donor does not recollect the name of the company, but characterized it as a "sweatshop." The second woman has not been identified. They are standing next to a Coca-Cola vending maching.
Although a garment manufacturer, the equipment behind them is a radial arm saw (set up for ripping) which is typically used for cutting wood plus its table and other work benches.
2006.028.0011
2006.028
Gallo, Ralph
Gift
Gift of Ralph Gallo.
n/a
1950 - 1960
Hoboken
Date: 1950-1960
Original or Copy: Digital copy Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2006-05-31