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Doughboy Uniform, United States Army , c. 1918. History of Uniforms. Throughout history, military uniforms have set apart the people who wear them. Traditionally, uniforms helped people distinguish between participants and observers of a specific conflict. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Throughout history, military
uniforms have set apart the people who wear them.
Traditionally, uniforms helped people distinguish between participants and observers of a specific conflict.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, Western military forces often used color and pattern to increase visibility and assist commanders in making strategic troop movements as they oversaw battles from hilltops.
History of Uniforms
19th Century Naval Uniform – wool with brass buttons
As the nature of war
changed, the clothing worn by soldiers was adapted to new environments and tactics.
At the turn of the 20th century, camouflage began to take precedence.
Western armies encountered new climates and terrains, and utilitarian concerns became more prominent.
History of Uniforms
The American Doughboy uniform was
created after the U.S. Army’s 1917 study of European military equipment.
A number of theories exist as to the origin of the term “doughboy” but there is no consensus among scholars. (reference to baked goods, shape of their buttons like dumplings, color of uniforms, etc.
The grenade vest shown here was a government response to the need to carry more explosives.
Their perception was that running towards gunfire with explosives strapped to your chest was foolish.
Doughboy Uniform
Soldiers wore a wool shirt with
cotton lining, and a wool jacket and trousers.
Many of the doughboy uniform’s elements were in response to climate and geography.
Wool felt leg wraps kept out mud and provided additional insulation in cold weather.
A wool hat and metal helmet were also standard issue.
Doughboy Uniform
M1917 Service Uniform
Color
Primary: Red, Blue, Yellow Secondary: Orange, Purple, Green
Pattern Showing consistency with colors and lines
Design Making a plan for construction of an object
Utility (function) The quality or condition of being useful
Vocabulary
Describe the uniform.
What type of garment do you see?
What appears to be the purpose?
How might this garment affect movement?
Uniforms often symbolize rank. What might signify the rank of
the person wearing this uniform? Uniforms are either highly
detailed or functional. Is this uniform more elaborate or
utilitarian? How does this uniform reflect
warfare at the time it was made?
Looking at the Uniform
How might color and
pattern make a uniform different?
How does a modern Battle Dress Uniform differ from this 1918 Doughboy one?
Besides battle uniforms, what sort of uniforms do we see everyday?
How are these uniforms designed for the work that the person wearing them needs to do?
Looking at the Uniform
Uniform Examples Today
Pick any type of existing uniform, or create a
unique uniform that doesn’t currently exist. Pick out a male outline or female outline. Brainstorm what sort of things their uniform
should have, and what sorts of things should it be made out of.
Lightly sketch your uniform onto the outline you have chosen.
Today’s Activity: Design your own
Uniform
After you have your sketch, select fabric (or
paper) to cut your uniform pieces out of. Place their uniform pieces onto the outline, glue
them in place. Embellishments, can also be glued on. You can
also use a marker to draw on buttons, pocket flaps, etc.
If you finish early, you can draw in the face and hair of your “model.”
Label what their uniform is for (i.e. astronaut, skier) and please sign your name.
Today’s Activity: Design your own
Uniform
Example Uniform
Do No Forget to SIGN and DATE your
art