Results: WWI: Anna Coleman Watts Ladd
Published on 08/17/2018
(Source: Rugile, Bored Panda) World War I brought out the best and the worst of mankind and the people involved have been remembered either for the terror they brought or the compassion they showed. One of those compassionate individuals was Anna Coleman Watts Ladd, an American sculptor who moved to France with her husband in 1917. There, she was introduced to Francis Derwent Wood, a sculptor who created a “Tin Noses Shop” where he helped severely injured WWI soldiers. Wood created face masks for disfigured WWI warriors, giving them a new chance at life. Inspired by his work, Ladd created her own “Studio for Portrait-Masks” where she created portrait-masks for these soldiers in need. Needless to say, her work changed many people’s lives.
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Did you hear about Anna Coleman's work before this survey?
Yes
7%
191 votes
No
86%
2212 votes
Undecided
6%
157 votes
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The so-called mutilés were so wounded, some of their faces were barely recognizable. Was any of your family members serving during WW1?
Yes
23%
581 votes
No
51%
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Undecided
14%
368 votes
Not Applicable
12%
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These victims were referred to as "the most tragic of all war's victims" since most of them were doomed to a life of total isolation. Using her incredible talent she saved many men and changed their lives forever. Can you mention anyone who worked to help the soldiers to recover a normal look as she did?
Yes
6%
165 votes
No
94%
2395 votes
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Restoring the sense of a personal identity might have been more important for these men than looking better to others. Considering the time it was done, her work was highly skilled. Today we count with prosthetics as an option. Probably not affordable for everyone. Do you know anyone who needs a facial reconstruction? If you do, let us know why it was needed. Thanks.
Yes
8%
196 votes
No
92%
2364 votes
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