Rosie the Riveter, the strong, competent woman dressed in overalls and bandana, was introduced as a symbol of patriotic womanhood. Her appearance has become internationally renowned, while her symbolism has endured. Our Rosie figurine is hand painted in precise detail, keeping her looking larger than life, despite her diminutive size. She makes a wonderful gift or collector's item. Yes, she can.

During World War I, many branches of the federal government used posters to urge Americans to support the war effort. In a time without radio, TV, or the Internet, posters were an inexpensive way to deliver powerful messages to millions of people. The government hired well-known artists to create designs that unified the American people. Posters continued to be published during World War II, and new posters are still in production. The National Archives holds close to 20,000 posters produced by military and civilian agencies.

In 1942, Pittsburgh artist J. Howard Miller was hired by the Westinghouse Company's War Production Coordinating Committee to create a series of posters for the war effort. One became the famous "We Can Do It!" image that in later years became known as "Rosie the Riveter," although it was never given this title during the war.