Episode 362: Hoes of History: Anna Coleman Ladd

Anna Coleman Ladd was an artist whose work changed lives in the aftermath of World War I. Best known as a sculptor and painter, Anna used her talent in an unexpected and deeply human way: creating facial prosthetics for soldiers who had been severely disfigured in combat. We'll explore her early life and artistic training, what led her to Paris during the war, and how she founded the Studio for Portrait Masks, where she crafted delicate copper masks that restored not just faces, but dignity and confidence to wounded veterans. At a time when reconstructive surgery was still in its infancy, Anna's work sat at the intersection of art, medicine, and compassion. Follow us on IG: @homance_chronicles Connect with us: linktr.ee/homance Send us a Hoe of History request: [email protected]