Colored Girls in the Shirt Factory
July 8, 1899
Summary
Applications flood when a factory is opened for “colored” women, where they can sew shirts.
Transcription
The Old Dominion Shirt Co. has opened a branch factory at 727 N. 3rd St., where colored girls are being employed to make shirts. The sewing machines have been put in position and are run by power—a 7 horse gas-engine—being utilized for this purpose.
Thirteen went to work Monday and more will be employed as fast as they learn to handle the machines. Mr. Wm. Isaac Johnson, who had the contract for furnishing help has had his office besieged by those anxious to obtain employment. The number will soon be increased to 60 persons.
Thirteen went to work Monday and more will be employed as fast as they learn to handle the machines. Mr. Wm. Isaac Johnson, who had the contract for furnishing help has had his office besieged by those anxious to obtain employment. The number will soon be increased to 60 persons.
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Lower Right Quadrant
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Elias Sturim
Citation
“Colored Girls in the Shirt Factory,” Black Virginia: The Richmond Planet, 1894-1909, accessed May 12, 2025, https://blackvirginia.richmond.edu/items/show/100.