Geraldine Doyle, who inadvertently served as the model for the We Can Do It campaign, passed away on December 26, 2010 in Michigan.

In 1942 at the age of 17 she had worked briefly in a factory pressing metal. It was there that she met J. Howard Miller, the graphic artist who created the We Can Do It campaign.  (I briefly looked for a photo of Geraldine Doyle, but to no avail– perhaps one will turn up in the news or on the internets in the upcoming days)

Our condolences to her family…

This iconic image is often misidentified as  Rosie the Riveter…  an illustration by Norman Rockwell for a 1943 magazine cover of the Saturday Evening Post (as shown here).

What I like about the image (actually both images) is that they show women as strong with a can-do attitude and a willingness to work hard.

UPATE:  The Washington Post has a link to the original photo taken by Miller (red polka dot bandana and all- though its in black and white), and the LA Times has a stunning photo of Geraldine Doyle as well.

Women are different than men, especially when it comes to personal
protective equipment for welding. Check out the newest additions to Revco’s line of AngelFire™ welding wear for women–  practical, sized right and stylish!

The new stick welding glove is designed exclusively for women and provides a great answer to a basic problem. Until recently, the common make-do glove solution for most women welders was to purchase men’s gloves in size small. Not only were they difficult to find, but they were typically of low quality and still failed to fit properly.

Just as practical, the new Hybrid™ welding jacket is tailored for a woman’s body so she no longer has to wear bulky men’s jackets or go without welding protection at all, neither of which are safe options.

Revco’s new LS50 women’s stick glove leverages the company’s extensive glove-making experience along with cutting-edge features from their performance BSX® line, which has become a favorite
among professional welders and hobbyists. The women’s design is embellished with a swirl decoration and includes features such as high quality genuine leathers, strategic reinforcements, Revco’s exclusive DragPatch®, and a pre-curved ergonomic construction that maximizes dexterity while helping to reduce fatigue.

The BW9C/PS Hybrid™ women’s welding jacket incorporates grain pigskin sleeves into the already popular AngelFire™ flame resistant jacket. It features adjustable waist straps to provide maximum fit, a stand-up welder’s collar, slant-opening scribe pockets, and a zippered inner pocket. Most
significantly, the grain pigskin sleeves add durability and protection where they count most. The warm chocolate brown of the FR cotton complemented by the strong black sleeves appeals to women welders everywhere.

The AngelFire™ line of women’s welding gear is available now through Arc-Zone.com. Details and information about AngelFire™ products can be found at www.angelfiregear.com.

About Revco Industries
Revco Industries, Inc., based in Santa Fe Springs, California, is a leading glove and protective apparel company with over 30 years of
service to the welding and industrial sectors. The company designs, develops, and distributes a full range of innovative protective wear
nationwide through welding supply distributors, tool and hardware retailers, and equipment rental dealers. Revco Industries markets its
products under the umbrella trade name Black Stallion®, which encompasses associated brands such as Tool Handz™, MightyMIG™,
Tigster™ and Hybrid™. More information about Revco Industries and its products can be found at www.revcoindustries.com.

Check out these super stylin’ helmets… not sure what makes them specifically for women though: