I have an old button of a woman holding a pitchfork and pickaxe over her left shoulder.What does it represent?

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I have an old button of a woman holding a pitchfork and pickaxe over her left shoulder.What does it represent?

2006-10-11 06:51:17 · 2 answers · asked by larry h 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

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I'd guess something to do with Rosie the Riviter. During the war, many of the male laborers were off fighting, and many women stepped up and did jobs that many considered too tough for women.

2006-10-11 07:00:07 · answer #1 · answered by Answer Schmancer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

American Gothic in the 21st Century

2006-10-11 07:04:08 · answer #2 · answered by lolita 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋