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Eve in Overalls Original author Arthur Wauters

Eve in Overalls By Original  Arthur Wauters

Eve in Overalls by Original author Arthur Wauters


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Summary

* Quirky and nostalgic facsimile first published during the Second World War * A light-hearted and unique look at the enormous contribution made by women to the war effort * Gives a fascinating insight into 1940s attitudes of women at work * Includes an introduction written by IWM Senior Curator, Alan Jeffreys

Eve in Overalls Summary

Eve in Overalls: Women at Work in the Second World War by Original author Arthur Wauters

'There is hardly any kind of work left where [women] have not succeeded in taking the place of men', explains this pamphlet from the Second World War. First published in 1942, Eve in Overalls highlights the huge contribution made by women to the war eff ort. From air-raid wardens, signallers, electricians and drivers, to roles in the Navy, Air Force and territorial services, it describes how women entered the workplace as never before. At moments shocking, Eve in Overalls reflects a time when women in the workplace were viewed with curiosity and fascination, and the style and language can seem amusing to readerstoday. It provides a fascinating and eye-opening insight into the dedicated and hardworking women who helped Britain win the war.

About Original author Arthur Wauters

Arthur Wauters (1890-1960) was a Belgian socialist politician. He was Minister for Labour World War II, and in October 1940, he became a member of the Belgian government-in-exile in London. He wrote a number of pamphlets, including A Belgian Observes the War Effort in Britain.

Table of Contents

Introduction; Eve in Khaki; Beauty and the Blimps; Penelope Mechanised; Modern Dairymaid; Wise and Foolish Virgins

Additional information

GOR009564455
9781904897354
1904897355
Eve in Overalls: Women at Work in the Second World War by Original author Arthur Wauters
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Imperial War Museum
2017-09-14
42
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