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As we recover from the impact of Hurricane Florence you may find that you have heirlooms or family treasures that have been damaged by water or mold. These resources may help you mitigate damage. Significant damage by either water or mold should be treated by a trained conservator. Links from the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office and the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works can help guide you to a conservator.
Phrenology Bust ca. 1890
Phrenology is the nineteenth century practice of studying the shape of the skull in order to predict the character and personality of a person. Students of phrenology used a bust such as this one in the museum's collection to learn the different shapes of the human head and what mental faculties they were linked to.
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History Spotlight
During World War Two the Army implemented an arts and crafts program in order to boost soldier morale. This program was first introduced during October of 1941 in Onslow County at Camp Davis in Holly Ridge. These images, part of the George Lee Johnson collection, were created by soldiers stationed at Camp Davis in 1943. They belong to a collection containing several more depictions of camp life as well as artifacts belonging to Johnson while serving in the Army.
To learn more about the Army's Arts and Crafts program visit their website.