Description
During World War II, millions of American women entered the workforce for the first time, taking on factory jobs building aircraft, ships, and war supplies while men served overseas. Rosie the Riveter—depicted in J. Howard Miller's iconic 1943 poster—became the enduring symbol of that shift, her flexed arm and direct gaze representing a permanent change in what American women could do and be. This solid brass bookmark reproduces the image in a giclee print with a hand-applied braided tassel.
Museum Story
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is responsible for the collection, care and preservation of more than three million objects. The collections reflect the breadth, depth and complexity of the experiences of the American people, from social and cultural history to the history of science, medicine and technology.
Details
- Solid brass with non-tarnishing silver electroplate; giclee print
- 7.75"L x 2.4"W
- Wipe clean with a soft cloth
- Made in the USA
