From: Eagle River Historical Society <eagleriverhistoricalsociety@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Military History Display Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2023 07:42:02 -0600 Message-Id: <AB35EDB8-1ECD-4090-924E-55687B024AE3@gmail.com>
I agree. We use muslin wrapped busts. Even then some early women’s u
niforms require a smaller form.
Karen Sailer
Eagle River Historical Society
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> On Nov 9, 2023, at 7:34 AM, Joanne Dalton <daltonfarms84@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> We have had to rely on old display cases, etc., for our exhibits,
but they are against the wall or locked so items can not be accessed.
>
> One thing to be aware of is that the modern mannequins are usually too lar
ge to display the older World War uniforms on. The men that served were youn
g with less broad shoulders and height.
> At least that’s what I have encountered. The busts may work better
.
> J. Dalton
> Columbia County Historical Society Museum/Pardeeville WI
>
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>
>> On Nov 7, 2023, at 4:26 PM, Teresa Bake <teresar3216@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hello, We are looking to create a military history display at ou
r museum. Any suggestions of a vendor to purchase military uniform mannequi
ns and other visually-pleasing (lighted and secure) display pieces for milit
ary memorabilia and items? We are not looking to purchase used pieces unles
s in excellent condition.
>>
>> Thank you.
>>
>> Teresa Bake
>> Board Member/Corporate Secretary
>> Oconto County Historical Society, Inc.
>> (920) 655-7830