We are aiming for an exhibit of accurate figures -- uniforms and settings. First, Jef designed exhibits to scale; now he wants to do life-sized exhibits. He takes mannequins that have virtually no expression and then makes rugged soldiers out of them. Every little detail on the uniform is accurate. |
We have invested a lot of money, and my husband works at this daily. We have tried to do this professionally. |
We started the Greatest Generation Society where, for a fee, people can become lifetime members. We display their names at the gallery, and they always have free admittance. But we did not solicit this; friends just started giving us this money. |
We want to keep it simple. People can sit outside, have some crepes or Belgian chocolate and listen to World War II era music. |
You can feel the patriotism here. |