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The Lady Blasters look like deep-sea divers in their heavy helmets

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The Lady Blasters look like deep-sea divers in their heavy helmets

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Kemp, Roy F. (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: The Lady Blasters look like deep-sea divers in their heavy helmets. Margaret Abraham; left; former hospital attendant; has already doffed her outfit Centre; Doreen Presque; Honey Harbor; is being fitted with helmet by Joyce Wright; forelady.

Subject

Weapons industry

World War, 1939-1945

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Photographs

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0019027F

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