Lillian M. Gilberth

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Lillian M.Gilbreth CLATR 40c FEB 24 1984 07042 NJ NOW

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Known as the “First Lady of Engineering," Lillian Moller Gilbreth was one of the most fascinating women of her time. She met her husband — Frank, a contracting en- gineer – while working as a psychologist and teacher in New York City. Married in 1904, the Gilbreths worked together in scientific management, and were responsible for the first Time and Motion studies. Together, they made motion studies of the handicapped and World War | amputees, consequently improving physical therapy techniques. The Gilbreths pleased employers by impro- ving the efficiency of factories with time and motion studies. Lillian later applied her knowledge in designing the first efficiency kitchen. Her close family feelings — as shown by her work with her husband — are also expressed in the book Cheaper by the Dozen, a humor- ous account of her family's household adventures written by two of her twelve children. In honor of Lillian Gil- breth, the United States Postal Service issued the stamp featured on this Maximum Card. No. 84-13 ©1984 The Maximum Card Collection A Division of Unicover Corporation . Cheyenne, WY 82008-0007 Original painting by Lois Hatcher.