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Indiana University Studies 



Work of Women 45 Years Old and Over 



The total per cent of women at work in these years was about 

 the same as from 16 to 20, being' 10.4 per cent, and representing 

 30,258 women at work from the total of 290,217. The percentage 

 in domestic and personal service w^as greater here than in any 

 other period, since almost 50 per cent w^ere so engaged, while the 

 number in manufacturing and mechanical pursuits dropped to 

 less than 20 per cent. The manufacturing and mechancal group 

 was largest in this age group, the total percentage being" 18.9. 



