'Rosie the Riveter' of colour, in colour.

[kevyn]

Ganked from pocketlama, by way of debunkingwhite:



This colour photo was taken in 1943 at a Tennessee bomber factory, and has recently been released by the Library of Congress as part of their public domain photo release on Flickr.

'Rosie the Riveter' is such an iconic image for WWII, and this photo -- featuring a woman of colour in the role of 'Rosie' -- turns a previously "white" icon on her head.

I think it's stunningly beautiful. I especially love the painted nails and ring she's wearing while riveting.

Comments

[porthos74.livejournal.com]

I don't know how this would look on my computer at home, but here at work, the sheen of her skin versus the gradient reflection in the steel is visual poetry. Most excellent.

Good eye, my boy! Many should be happy that you took the time to post this.

[kevynjacobs.livejournal.com]

Thanks. This image deserves to be shared.

[michaelwesttn.livejournal.com]

I LOVE THIS photo I saw it at the Frist awhile back and snagged it with my camera phone...it was my wallpaper for the longest time...i love it!

[orsijitur.livejournal.com]

  About the time I get ready to make a post, the phone rings, or my camera battery quits, or I can't find my camera at all.

[ralphmcinvale.livejournal.com]

[The Purcell Cutts] home is truly a masterpiece that deserves to be shared. I am so impressed with this exhibit and computer tour.