
A Century of Hair, 1900–1960 by Anne Lemanski
Mixed media on wood stands
"This is a ten piece series created over a period of two years (2005-07). Each piece signifies an iconic hairstyle for each decade of the 20th century. The material and content of each piece is relevant to women of the specific time period being represented. They are shown as a whole."
Mixed media on wood stands
"This is a ten piece series created over a period of two years (2005-07). Each piece signifies an iconic hairstyle for each decade of the 20th century. The material and content of each piece is relevant to women of the specific time period being represented. They are shown as a whole."

1900: American Queen Coal Cook by Anne Lemanski, 2005
Copper rod, tooled copper, artificial sinew
Copper rod, tooled copper, artificial sinew

1910: Mother's Little Helper by Anne Lemanski, 2005
Copper rod, embroidery on silk, Queen Anne's lace, artificial sinew
Copper rod, embroidery on silk, Queen Anne's lace, artificial sinew

1920: What Every Woman Wants by Anne Lemanski, 2005
Copper rod, cyanotype on linen, linen thread
Copper rod, cyanotype on linen, linen thread

1930: Stone Soup by Anne Lemanski, 2006
Copper rod, vintage linoleum, artificial sinew
Copper rod, vintage linoleum, artificial sinew

1950: Just Add Water by Anne Lemanski, 2006
Painted copper rod, acetate, cast plastic shoes, thread
Painted copper rod, acetate, cast plastic shoes, thread

1940: For the Boys by Anne Lemanski, 2006
Copper rod, WWII ration stamps, vintage pinups, artificial sinew
Copper rod, WWII ration stamps, vintage pinups, artificial sinew

1970: Tonight's Delight by Anne Lemanski, 2006
Painted copper rod, fabric, vintage iron-on transfer, vinyl, thread
Painted copper rod, fabric, vintage iron-on transfer, vinyl, thread

1960: Occupation: Housewife by Anne Lemanski, 2007
Painted copper rod, vintage fabric, thread
Painted copper rod, vintage fabric, thread

1980:The Professional Woman by Anne Lemanski, 2007
Copper rod, neckties, thread
Copper rod, neckties, thread

1990: Self-Portrait by Anne Lemanski, 2007
Copper rod, ink on rawhide, artificial sinew
Copper rod, ink on rawhide, artificial sinew