2006-10-22 05:57:10 · 3 answers · asked by Capt. 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
Columbia was the first popular name for the United States (a feminine version of Columbus). The female figure, draped in white (purity), with a blue wrap (truth), and holding aloft the lamp or light (justice, freedom etc) was a popular symbol used early in U.S. history. She has gone through many incarnations but the latest is quite lovely.
The link below is to Wikipedia and offers more info on the name.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historical_Columbia
The link below is to Wikipedia and at the bottom of the page discusses the changes in the logo - listing the model for the current version as Jenny Joseph.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbia_Pictures
Good Luck!
Jen
2006-10-22 07:37:51 · answer #1 · answered by InstructNut 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I watched on a T.V. show about "Hollywood" that she was just someones secretary and they asked if she wouldn't mind posing for the portrait. Who, would have thought after all these yrs. she is still holding the light...hehehehe.......... :)
2006-10-22 13:08:19 · answer #2 · answered by djjoecruz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its Lady Liberty
2006-10-22 13:05:37 · answer #3 · answered by Douglas R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋