Blue Collar Collection (#2)

Sunbather And Penguins
Chessington, England: July 12, 1953. NIne penguins at the Chessington Zoo in London form a protective cordon around actress Ruth Shiel as she takes advantage of a spot of sunshine

A roast pig, complete with top hat, tie, and tails
London, England: February 28, 1961. A roast pig, complete with top hat, tie, and tails, to be presented to Winston Churchill and his guests at the Savoy Hotel in London

Two butchers proudly display their products
United States: December 17, 1915. Two butchers proudly display their products

A Man In Knights Armor
World: c. 1880. A man standing in a knights armor

Chinas Imperial Observatory
Beijing, China c. 1895. One of the bronze instruments at the worlds oldest astronomical observatory, the Imperial Observatory in Beijing

Lumber Mill Worker
Canada: 1956. A worker in a pulp mill maneuvers logs to be steamed so the bark can be removed

Worker fixing car wheel

Coal miners at the entrance of a mine

Maintenance on electric pole

Woman welding

Portrait of carpenter waving and holding hammer

Man checking a car

Worker pumping gas at gas station

Detective in an overcoat and hat taking notes

Worker showing the remaining oil to driver

Mature man dressed as Sherlock Holmes

Miners in underground coal train cars

Crossing guard and school girl

Service attendant cleaning car window

Gas station attendant standing in front of station

Service man replacing oil in car

Typesetting machine operator at machine

Workers fixing electric cable

Teenage boys hiding from policeman

Maintenance on telephone pole

Worker fixing electric cable in snow

Serviceman at gas station

Salmon fishermen working on a boat, British Columbia

Salmon processing plant, Seattle, Washington

Fishermen unloading a fresh catch of salmon

A school for telephone line men, California

Miner holding piece of coal, Coaldale, Pennsylvania

Worker adding oil to car

Worker pumping gas

Worker adding the auto oil to car

Man dressed up as private detective

Portrait of mechanic

Man at gas station pumping gas into car

Female detective with a pipe and hat

Ginger Tabby Kitten (Felis catus) sitting in red plastic litter tray, side view

Grey Tabby shorthair Cat (Felis catus) with white neck and paws feeding from red cat bowl, side view

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"Blue Collar: Portraits of Hardworking Americans" Step back in time to the 1930s, where factory workers at the Paragon Rubber Company in Massachusetts were the backbone of American industry. In a captivating black and white photo, we see their determination etched on their faces as they toil away, producing goods that would shape our nation's progress. Among them is a powerhouse mechanic from 1924, his portrait capturing both strength and expertise. His hands bear the marks of countless hours spent fixing machinery and keeping production lines running smoothly. The blue-collar spirit continues with another snapshot from Paragon Rubber Company in 1936. Here, yet another factory worker stands proudly amidst towering machines, showcasing the grit and resilience that defined this era. But it wasn't just adults who contributed to America's growth. A young boy captured in a workshop photo from 1936 reminds us that even at an early age, these future craftsmen were learning valuable skills that would serve them throughout their lives. "The Restorer, " an unidentified figure whose occupation remains shrouded in mystery but undoubtedly required skillful hands and dedication to bring new life to old objects. This enigmatic individual embodies the essence of blue-collar work - taking something worn down or broken and transforming it into something beautiful once again. Venturing beyond factories and workshops, we encounter scenes from Manhattan - bustling streets filled with hardworking individuals making ends meet as gas station attendants or traffic cops. These unsung heroes ensured smooth transportation for all New Yorkers while embodying the true spirit of blue-collar labor. And what better symbolizes this labor than a trusty pipe wrench? A tool wielded by mechanics across generations; its presence signifies not only manual work but also resourcefulness and problem-solving abilities honed through years on the job. In every corner of America's history lies stories untold about those who built our nation brick by brick – these are tales woven by the blue-collar workers who dedicated their lives to shaping our world.