Note 1 — THE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN’S WORK IN THE UNITED STATES
Reading edition
In 1870, the earliest year for which statistics are available, 14.7%, and in 1900 20.6% of the female population 16 years of age and over were breadwinners.
Reading edition
In 1870, the earliest year for which statistics are available, 14.7%, and in 1900 20.6% of the female population 16 years of age and over were breadwinners.