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Linda's Unexpected Museum Journey
- Linda Tessner took a job directing a remote museum in rural Washington despite her glamorous art history dreams.
- She lived mostly alone with her big dog while managing a strange and diverse museum collection.
Miniature Mannequins Revived Paris
- Post-WWII Paris used miniature fashion mannequins to revive its couture industry and national identity.
- These tiny works showcased real luxurious materials and symbolized resilience despite scarcity.
Lost Mannequins Rediscovered
- The Tiatra della Mud mannequins were forgotten and sent to Washington, then rediscovered by curators decades later.
- Susan Train, a Condé Nast Paris bureau chief, fell in love with the mannequins and brought glamour back to their legacy.