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The workwomen who are able to execute certain more difficult parts of the watch get higher wages, and can earn from five to ten francs a day.

From Scientific American • Mar. 25, 2011

Clients sitting mesmerized before individual mirrors, Sumner Welles at last forgotten, while cunning workwomen pull roses or bows over their right eyes.

From Time Magazine Archive

We thought the whole matter well over, and considered it probable that a gate in the wall would be left permanently open to facilitate the comings and goings of the workwomen in the early morning.

From A Tatter of Scarlet Adventurous Episodes of the Commune in the Midi 1871 by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)

As to the workwomen, they looked upon him much as a Prince Rodolphe,—for they had all read "The Mysteries of Paris,"—and admired his tall, slender figure and his careful dress.

From Jack 1877 by Sherwood, Mary Neal

Tell me, Mademoiselle, if there was a strike here, could you count upon your workwomen?

From Woman on Her Own, False Gods and The Red Robe Three Plays By Brieux by Miall, Bernard