History Photographed on Instagram: "The film from 1902 shows workers leaving a mill in Lancashire, England, during a time when it was common for working-class women to cover their hair outdoors with shawls or scarves. ⁠ ⁠ This cultural practice ensured their hair was kept clean in industrial environments and was considered proper, with "letting your hair down" being a private action, a far cry from the modern religious or cultural covering practices. ⁠ ⁠ Credit: British Film Institute (BFI)"