From: Shirley Mook <victorian201@gmail.com> Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2023 13:11:49 -0600 Message-ID: <CA+g95fx_7fSsyZ9AbQM8NTmDr6JP2YHX2s4K5OAiTooFO2qRYA@mail.gmail.com> Subject: Re: Military History Display
Teresa, That is the wrong picture. Will look further.
Shirley
On Thu, Nov 9, 2023 at 1:05 PM Shirley Mook <victorian201@gmail.com
> wrote:
> The Historic Preservation Assn, has a military exhibition at its Heritage
> Museum. The mannequins we use we make ourselves
> out of pvc pipe. We can get the forms we need for our exhibits, glue
> them together and then pad them with cotton batting.
> The uniforms were donated to us. All of our artifacts have been either
> donated or loaned to us. We had glass cases made
> to keep them secure. We have items from World War I on. If people know
> your intent, you should get many artifacts.
> When I created displays I used. battle scenes based on those which our
> local veterans were in. For the women, how ever,
> I just displayed mannequins for uniforms or hung them on the wall. I did
> not purchase the mannequins but they were given
> to us from a local dress shop.
>
> I am sending an attachment of a picture of one of our displays showing ho
w
> you can construct bodies to what you want.
> I was having trouble identifying the correct picture so if it is not the
> right one, let me know. On the right of the picture it appears
> the wall is leaning. That is an illusion.
>
> If there are other questions, feel free to ask.
>
> Shirley Mook
>
> On Tue, Nov 7, 2023 at 4:26 PM Teresa Bake <teresar3216@gmail.com
> wrote:
>
>> Hello, We are looking to create a military history display at our
>> museum. Any suggestions of a vendor to purchase military uniform
>> mannequins and other visually-pleasing (lighted and secure) display piec
es
>> for military memorabilia and items? We are not looking to purchase used
>> pieces unless in excellent condition.
>>
>> Thank you.
>>
>> Teresa Bake
>> Board Member/Corporate Secretary
>> Oconto County Historical Society, Inc.
>> (920) 655-7830
>>
>