“Man’s Work”
Although World War I was mostly fought in Europe, the United States also felt the hardships associated with the war. many young men were drafted by the military and many industries had to replace their workforce because of those who left to fight the war.
The solution for the depleted workforce was to hire women. Jobs that were previously considered men’s jobs, like carrying ice (shown in this image) were now being filled by young ladies. The photo was taken before the creation of the modern fridge and the only way to keep food cool was to put it in an ice box with big blocks of ice.