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The Role of Young Women in Factories and Retail Establishments in the Late 19th Century

This section discusses the significant involvement of young women in factories, department stores, and large retail establishments during the late 19th century. It highlights the advent of Rural Free Delivery (RFD) and the rise of mail-order catalogs from companies like Montgomery Ward and Sears. By 1870, approximately two million men and girls were working outside the home, marking a pivotal shift in the workforce dynamics of the era. This period reflects the changing landscape of labor and marketing, showcasing how these developments influenced women's roles.

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The Role of Young Women in Factories and Retail Establishments in the Late 19th Century

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  1. Ch. 16- Section 4 Young women- working in factories Department stores- large retail establishments

  2. Ch. 16 Section 4 continued • RFD- Rural Free Delivery • Mail-order catalogs- printed materials advertising-range of goods • Mail-order companies- Montgomery Ward and Sears • 1870- two million men and girls worked outside the home

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