Known for her passionate advocacy for labor rights and the copper miners of Michigan's Copper Country, Big Annie's bold presence and unwavering spirit earned her the nickname "An American Joan of Arc." Born in Calumet to an immigrant miner, she courageously championed the rights of working-class families and became an iconic figure, proudly carrying a giant U.S. flag at protest parades.
Back then, deep underground hard rock mines in the Copper Country were America's primary source of copper—a sharp contrast to today’s open-pit mines out west. With mounting economic pressure, local companies switched from two to one-man drills, earning the nickname "Widow Maker" because of the increased rate of mining accidents.
This shift left working-class families struggling, prompting the women of Copper Country to ask, "What's the true price of copper?" Their answer was clear: the cost was their fathers and husbands, the backbone of their families.
This Limited Edition 16" x 20" Print series is strictly limited to 50 prints, each numbered and personally signed, ensuring its uniqueness and collectible value.
"At What Cost?" was created with pigmented inks on acid-free, 100% cotton paper and is expected to have an archival lifespan of approximately 100 to 200 years when displayed under proper conditions*.
*Artwork should be protected from direct sunlight and high humidity, and have minimal exposure to pollutants.
Known for her passionate advocacy for labor rights and the copper miners of Michigan's Copper Country, Big Annie's bold presence and unwavering spirit earned her the nickname "An American Joan of Arc." Born in Calumet to an immigrant miner, she courageously championed the rights of working-class families and became an iconic figure, proudly carrying a giant U.S. flag at protest parades.
Back then, deep underground hard rock mines in the Copper Country were America's primary source of copper—a sharp contrast to today’s open-pit mines out west. With mounting economic pressure, local companies switched from two to one-man drills, earning the nickname "Widow Maker" because of the increased rate of mining accidents.
This shift left working-class families struggling, prompting the women of Copper Country to ask, "What's the true price of copper?" Their answer was clear: the cost was their fathers and husbands, the backbone of their families.
This Limited Edition 16" x 20" Print series is strictly limited to 50 prints, each numbered and personally signed, ensuring its uniqueness and collectible value.
"At What Cost?" was created with pigmented inks on acid-free, 100% cotton paper and is expected to have an archival lifespan of approximately 100 to 200 years when displayed under proper conditions*.
*Artwork should be protected from direct sunlight and high humidity, and have minimal exposure to pollutants.