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Topical Budget 246-1: Boy Munition Worker (1916)
 

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"BOY MUNITION WORKER". 13 year old boy using capstan lathe, making parts for searchlights. Close shot of hands at work. Demonstration of lathe actually done by woman, but item ends with boy operating lathe.