Abalone Pounders 1934

"Abalone Pounders" is a 1934 print by American artist Jeannette Maxfield Lewis (1894-1982). The print depicts a scene of women pounding abalone in a workshop. The artist uses a stark black and white palette and bold lines to capture the intensity of the work and the women's focus. This realistic print offers a glimpse into a historic trade and the everyday labor of women in the early 20th century.