WW1 photo mystery

[arthurk]

Wonder if the carpet is significant. Could it be Templetons Carpet Factory (carpet makers to the Titanic and the "Queens") and a picture of staff volunteering for war production eg balloons parachutes etc.

I doubt it - the carpet is rather small, and if you look closely, its front edge is a bit frayed. I think a high end carpet manufacturer would have done better than that. Also, I think what the women are wearing was issued specifically to those working with chemicals etc in munitions factories, but again I have a hazy recollection that it didn't give very good protection, and some women may have had long term health issues afterwards.

Arthur

[Eve R]

The triangular badge could be a War Service Badge issued to munitions workers.  See http://www.barnesfamilyhistory.org.uk/firstworldwar/on_war_service_badges.htm

Evelyn