![]() ![]() “These will take time once we decide on all the uniforms to be displayed,” said Fisher. He explained there is still much work ahead preparing graphics and the display boards. “We took special care in removing all the artifacts in the old cases and placing them in our storage area,” he said. The temperature and humidity also is checked daily. The museum has Textile Fading Cards and light monitors in all areas. “The new LED fixtures in the gallery produce a low-level of lighting, and we continually monitor to check the output levels.” “These are state-of-the art glass cases – the highest level available in the industry,” said Fisher. “Pat had to do a lot of heavy lifting, in addition to breaking up and removing the old cases, building another wall, painting and preparing the area for the new cases,” Morando said.įisher, who built the previous cases, believes the new ones will properly show off the uniforms. Morando gives ample credit to Pat Fisher, museum exhibits specialist, for efficiently and quickly moving the renovation of the gallery forward. While the former exhibit included hats, boots and other accompaniments, the new gallery will focus on the jackets, he said. He said many of the uniforms are in good condition. ![]() The museum was fortunate to get its hands on these, he said. We also have experimental uniforms and most first samples of every uniform in the QM corps.” Visitors will see some very interesting uniforms – some that have failed. “We want to tell a story on when and why the Army changed colors and styles over time. The old gallery did not tell a complete story, he said. Also, we will not lose any bit of the story we are trying to convey,” said Morando.Ī key objective is telling a story of the evolution of the uniforms and not just signage listing names and the years. “Due to the custom design of the new cases, we will be able to rotate uniforms much easier. “So, we will rotate them after a period of time. “Many of these uniforms are sensitive to light, humidity and temperature changes,” he noted. The museum houses its full clothing and textile collection in a dark, climate-controlled storage space with several monitors. She was so pleased with the arrangements for the funeral by the Quartermasters Corps that she arranged to donate it.” “It was donated to the Quartermaster Corps after his death by his wife Mamie. The Eisenhower uniform is one he wore near the end of his Army career and is very impressive with the five stars, noted Morando. It’s in very good condition for its age and has not been on display here for quite some time.” Morando said, “The earliest piece is the Model 1834 – one of the finest in the Army system. Two of these are a Model 1834 General Officer Uniform and one worn by Gen. While the plans are still in development, the museum director wants to include uniforms that have never been displayed at the museum or those not featured for many years. There will be new types of custom-made, all-glass display cases and new display panels that tell a complete story,” said Morando. “Along with aerial delivery, we want the new gallery to be the model and showcase for the rest of the museum. This objective began in March 2014 when the museum unveiled a new Aerial Delivery and Field Service exhibit. Our long-term plan is to fully renovate every major exhibit here.” “We now have an opportunity to renovate the exhibit and refresh the storyline. “The previous clothing gallery had been up over 15 years,” said Paul Morando, museum director. In October, the former gallery was closed and dismantled, and planning and preparation work was begun on a new permanent exhibit set to open in early Summer. Army Quartermaster Museum has a treasure chest of thousands of Army uniforms and clothing items, and it plans to select 20-30 of its rarest for a new Clothing and Textile Gallery here. ![]()
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