Photograph of 1924 Douarnenez Sardine Workers' Strike

A photograph taken in Douarnenez in November 1924 captures women sardine cannery workers, known as 'sardinières,' during their historic strike. The image shows them in traditional white Breton coiffes (Penn Sardin), with stern faces, embodying their struggle against harsh labor conditions. The strike marked a pivotal moment in labor history, and the photograph is the subject of a pamphlet by Beatrice Magni and Anita Romanello, published on doppiozero.com. The image contains no barricades or weapons, only the collective presence of women who refused to accept exploitation as inevitable.