The Don Englebreston Collection

Improvised 'Mechanical Man' Sculpture in Barracks Quarters, Vietnam Era

Improvised 'Mechanical Man' Sculpture in Barracks Quarters, Vietnam Era

A homemade sculpture nicknamed the 'Mechanical Man,' fashioned from spare military gear, decorates a serviceman's barracks quarters during the Vietnam War. Personal touches like this, along with pin-up art and mounted helmets, reflect the humor and individuality servicemen brought to their otherwise austere and regimented living spaces. Project: 218948