G.V. Buck - First Female Traffic Officer in the U.S

Underwood & Underwood, the image shows Mrs. King in Washington, D.C., where she volunteered to take her husband's place on the force after he "joined the colors" during World War I. Standing under a large "STOP" umbrella, she directs traffic with authority, breaking traditional gender barriers of the early 20th century. This photograph serves as a powerful testament to the shifting roles of women during the Great War, capturing the beginning of a new era in American law enforcement.

Photographed and printed in 1918

Gelatin silver, FB paper

Paper size 15 cm x 21 cm

Good condition with minor editorial signs of use, scratches.