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Real Name |
Winnie Winkle |
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First Appearance |
Winnie Winkle (September 20, 1920) |
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Original Publisher |
Chicago Tribune Syndicate |
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Created by |
Joseph Medill Patterson |
Origin[]
Winnie Winkle is the titular character of the comic strip "Winnie Winkle," created by Joseph Medill Patterson in 1920. She is one of the earliest depictions of working women in a comic strip, making her a pioneering figure in the portrayal of female independence in popular media. Her character resonated with many readers, particularly women who were entering the workforce and navigating the changing social landscape of the 20th century.
Winnie Winkle is typically depicted as a stylish, modern young woman of the 1920s. She has a shoulder-length bobbed haircut, which was fashionable for flappers of the era, and is often shown wearing the latest in women's fashion, signaling her status as a modern, forward-thinking individual.
Young and unmarried, Winnie Winkle works as a secretary, a common profession for women entering the workforce during the early 20th century. The strip highlights her professional life and her efforts to balance it with her personal responsibilities. Winnie is characterized by her strong will, determination, and independence. She is resourceful, hardworking, and often portrayed as the breadwinner of her family, including her younger brother Perry, a street urchin whom the Winkles adopted in 1922.
Public Domain Appearances[]
Public Domain Comic Strip Appearances[]
- Winnie Winkle (1920-1929)
- Winnie Winkle the Breadwinner #1-4 (1930-1934) (Cupples & Leon Co.)
Public Domain Comic Book Appearances[]
- Winnie Winkle #1-7
- Large Feature Comic v.2 #2 - Winnie Winkle
Public Domain Film Appearances[]
- Working Winnie (1926)
- Happy Days (1926)
- Winnie's Birthday (1926)
- Oh! Winnie Behave (1926)
- Winnie's Vacation (1927)
- Winnie Wakes Up (1927)
- Winnie Steps Out (1927)
- Winnie Be Good (1927)
- Winning Winnie (1927)
- Winnie's Winning Ways (1928)
- Weary Winnie (1928)