April 22, 2014, Filed Under: Conservation, Exhibitions + EventsBehind-the-scenes: Customizing a mannequin, from legs to limbs, to display a World War I uniform Presenting a costume or historical clothing on a mannequin may seem deceptively simple at first glance. Yet there is rarely an instance of a mannequin, standardized or made-to-measure, that is ready to use “out-of-the-box.” Each area of the body—shoulders, torso, arms, legs, and feet—must be customized and often requires several… read more
April 10, 2014, Filed Under: Art, Digital Collections, Exhibitions + EventsExplore World War I propaganda posters online The Ransom Center recently launched a new platform of digital collections on its website, which includes the World War I poster collection. More than 120 items from that collection, including the posters highlighted in this blog post, can be viewed on the new platform. Some of these posters can also… read more
March 25, 2014, Filed Under: Art, Exhibitions + EventsIn the Galleries: Dogs played major role in the First World War Explore the Harry Ransom Center, search digital collections, or plan your visit. During the First World War, dogs attached to the Medical Corps and the Red Cross lived up to the title “Man’s Best Friend” by helping to rescue soldiers. Medical Corps dogs were trained to enter No Man’s Land (an unoccupied… read more
