Another Modern Cinderella is Betty Watson

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Another Modern Cinderella is Betty Watson

Date2/1/1943

Names

James, Norman (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Another Modern Cinderella is Betty Watson. By day she is a worker in the range finding department; matching optical work for range finders.

Subject

Weapons industry

World War, 1939-1945

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0018999F

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