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September 7, 2009

Happy Labor Day!

Filed under: Art — Miss Plumcake @ 7:00 am

On behalf of Twistie, Francesca and the whole Manolo gang, we want to wish our American (AND CANADIAN, geesh! -ed.) readers a Happy Labor Day!

How about a little poster retrospective in honor of the working women who came before us, starting with the most famous working girl of them all (no, not Melanie Griffith) Rosie the Riveter, a substantial broad as rendered by Norman Rockwell.

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(Illinios? Apparently all the copy editors were needed for the War Effort)

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5 Comments

  1. You know, it’s Labour Day here in Canada too…

    Gramatically a bit different, but still, happy holliday :P

    Comment by Lila — September 7, 2009 @ 8:47 am

  2. Love the posters! And happy Labor Day, Canada!

    Comment by JenniferP — September 7, 2009 @ 11:39 am

  3. I’ve never cared much for Norman Rockwell, but that one Rosie the Riveter picture has always appealed strongly to me. I think I love the fact that she’s grimy from work and muscular and eating a sandwich without fear or favor.

    Happy Labour Day, Canada! And happy Labor Day to my fellow u-deprived Americans!

    Comment by Twistie — September 7, 2009 @ 12:02 pm

  4. Never forget the Canadians! We’ll always remind you!

    Christine

    Comment by Christine — September 8, 2009 @ 8:26 am

  5. Never forget the Canadians! We’re everywhere!

    Comment by Christine — September 8, 2009 @ 8:29 am

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