Wayne,

we are getting ready to purchase manequins for our temp/travelling exhibit -
one will be a Buffalo Soldier and the other a Texas Ranger. Do you really
find that the manequins detract from the acoutrements? I was hoping they
would draw the crowd in so that people would actually look at the stuff they
are wearing, but I am new to this type of audience.

- Adrienne DeArmas
Assistant Curator, National Firearms Museum

In a message dated 96-02-04 10:32:41 EST, [log in to unmask] writes:

>We have a similar problem when exhibiting military uniforms.  We
>strive to explain the design basis for the uniform while illustrating
>the functionality of the garment.  We often construct "T" display
>stands from 3/4" pvc and use wedding dress cardboard chests to fill
>out the body.  The support is completely hidden and the uniform and
>its insignia become the focal point of the display.  You are about to
>spend a great deal of money for someone's TOYS.  Money  which could
>better be distributed in your museum.
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