Rosie the Riveter Canvas Print

• Made in the U.S.A.
• 11 X 14 inches
• Artist: J. Howard Miller (1918-2004)

• Product Description

• The original poster produced by Westinghouse during World War II for the War Production Co-Ordinating Committee around 1942, was part of the national campaign in the United States to enlist women in the workforce. In the face of acute wartime labor shortages, women were needed in the defense industries, the civilian service, and even the armed forces. Rosie the Riveter, the strong, competent woman dressed in overalls and bandana, was introduced as a symbol of patriotic womanhood. We're pleased to offer this canvas print as a reminder.

During World Wars I and II, many branches of the federal government used posters to urge Americans to support the war effort. In a time without 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, and new posters are still in production. These posters serve as significant historical artifacts that document the efforts to mobilize and inspire the American public during the World Wars.

Due to the mandatory transfer of records from federal agencies, the National Archives acquired a significant collection of famous posters that were created by the federal government.

The National Archives preserves more than 50,000 posters in its Still Picture holdings.