This wonderful sculpture is here in Vancouver. It honors the more than 10,000 women who worked in the local the Kaiser shipyards during WWII. Can you imagine being a single mom, your husband at war, having to ration most of what your family needs and joining the workforce for the first time?
The unglamorous side is clearly pictured above. I am not sure who this woman is, but the picture was in a family album. The back of the picture states she was working at a shipyard in Alameda, Ca.
Regardless, the Rosie look is one of my favorite mom looks. Next to house dresses I could spend days in a good pair of overalls and my hair all up in a scarf.
Yes...I totally agree with you...
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the unglamourous side that you posted -- its something rarely seen or recognized.
ReplyDeleteKeep up your posts mama! You're blog inspires me.
I love the Rosie look too, sadly I'm rather large in the bust department & can never wear overalls they just look wrong :o(
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more. I've been contemplating getting a pair of overalls myself, as I usually wear denim capris & cotton blouses for serious housework and gardening. Would you mind sharing what brand yours are? They look great and are just what I had in mind.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE my overalls!!
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