I actually make archival mannequins for museum display. I don't know if I'm allowed to do what amounts to advertising here, so if you would like to know more, please write to me off-list. Anything you purchase as a "ready made" will have to be altered to fit the needs of your particular garments in any case, and whatever you decide, please don't use modern store mannequins-- not only are the sizes all wrong, so are the attitudes/positions!
Astrida ________________________________________ From: [email protected] [[email protected]] On Behalf Of Aylwen Gardiner-Garden [[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 12:39 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] Preparing an exhibition of historical garments The posts on dummies are reminding me to write this request. I am putting on an exhibition next year of 200-year old garments that are too small for the standard sized dummy/mannequin - I probably need ones the size of a thin 12-year old girl. Can you recommend anywhere online where I can purchase nice-looking foam dummies/mannequins for display of extant garments? I really want people to see the gowns in 3D instead of lying flat in boxes. I have purchased dummies in the past from http://www.tinnafashion.com but the shoulders and chests are too broad. Bye for now, Aylwen Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy http://www.earthlydelights.com.au Director, Jane Austen Festival Australia http://www.janeaustenfestival.com.au _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
