A worker at the St. Johns Welders’ Supply Company standing in front of a table, looking downward at a leather welding glove. The glove is on a metal hand mold, while other gloves can be seen in a stack on the table (negative 2 of 7).

A worker at the St. Johns Welders’ Supply Company cutting pieces of leather is with “Reece” die cut machine. The man is wearing an apron and has his hand on a lever, while piles of leather shapes are on a table next to two metal dies (negative 3 of 7).

Women working on sewing machines at the St. Johns Welders’ Supply Company. Piles of cut cloth and cordage are on the tables (negative 4 of 7).

A woman, sitting on a stool, uses a machine to apply snap buttons to welding clothing at the St. Johns Welders’ Supply Company in Portland. Next to the woman is a pile of clothing on a table (negative 5 of 7).

A display area at the St. Johns Welders’ Supply Company in Portland. A woman stands behind a counter in front of a display of welding helmets, while another person stands in front of the counter. On the right side of the frame is a display of leather welding clothing (negative 7 of 7).