During the Progressive era, the working woman became a symbol of female emancipation.

Progressive Era

A period of widespread social activism and political reform across the United States, from the 1890s to the 1920s, aiming to address issues caused by industrialization, urbanization, and corruption.

Female Emancipation

The process of granting women freedom or rights, particularly those that were previously restricted or limited, such as the right to vote or work.