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Title: How do you properly display old uniforms?
Post by: tarheel gumby on October 25, 2008, 01:29:15 AM

I have acquired several old uniforms for my squadron's historical display, and am wondering just how to properly display them without damage

Title: Re: How do you properly display old uniforms?
Post by: James Shaw on October 25, 2008, 01:47:19 AM

Glass display would be the best route.

Title: Re: How do you properly display old uniforms?
Post by: Timothy on October 25, 2008, 08:33:20 PM

And out of direct sunlight! :)

Title: Re: How do you properly display old uniforms?
Post by: tarheel gumby on October 25, 2008, 11:44:46 PM

Direct sunlight is not a problem, nor is a glass case. I was hoping for some guidance as to how to hang them or wether or not to put the uniform on a hanger or a mannequin?

Title: Re: How do you properly display old uniforms?
Post by: LtCol White on October 26, 2008, 12:37:53 AM

I would use a manequin. You can get the dress maker's manequins on ebay relattively cheap. Those are the torso manequins that have no head or legs. They do nicely for display of coats and shirts. Flight suits work on these as well.

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