Re: [h-cost] Preparing an exhibition of historical garments

2010-05-30 Thread ladybeanofbunny1
, Astrida lt;astrida.schaef...@unh.edugt; To: Historical Costume lt;h-cost...@indra.comgt; Sent: Sat, May 29, 2010 10:37 pm Subject: Re: [h-cost] Preparing an exhibition of historical garments Just a note-- most of the dummy suggestions given so far would be harmful to your 200 year old

Re: [h-cost] Preparing an exhibition of historical garments

2010-05-30 Thread Lavolta Press
On 5/30/2010 11:17 AM, ladybeanofbun...@aol.com wrote: I'm rather surprised because my solution to forms was the first to come back in response to the issue at hand and I've received no feedback on it. As a collector I KNOW anything like plastic, wood, etc is lethal for displaying old

Re: [h-cost] Preparing an exhibition of historical garments

2010-05-30 Thread ladybeanofbunny1
Message- From: Lavolta Press lt;f...@lavoltapress.comgt; To: Historical Costume lt;h-cost...@indra.comgt; Sent: Sun, May 30, 2010 2:36 pm Subject: Re: [h-cost] Preparing an exhibition of historical garments On 5/30/2010 11:17 AM, ladybeanofbun...@aol.com wrote: gt; I'm rather

Re: [h-cost] Preparing an exhibition of historical garments

2010-05-30 Thread Carol Kocian
Look for My Double. There's at least one on Ebay, bid is over $100. It's thicker and harder to bend than chicken wire. The My Double is meant to be formed around one's body and then stays firm enough to be able to drape on it. I learned to make forms in a museum with

Re: [h-cost] Preparing an exhibition of historical garments

2010-05-29 Thread Deborah Lane
century form. You might consider contacting the Power house museum for advice on mounting and setting up your exhibit. Or the Bruce TAFE offer a course in Museum Practice - Certificate IV, you might like to do. Cheers Deb Subject: [h-cost] Preparing an exhibition of historical garments I am

Re: [h-cost] Preparing an exhibition of historical garments

2010-05-29 Thread Schaeffer, Astrida
[aylwe...@gmail.com] 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

Re: [h-cost] Preparing an exhibition of historical garments

2010-05-29 Thread Sharon Collier
] On Behalf Of Aylwen Gardiner-Garden Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 9:39 PM 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

Re: [h-cost] Preparing an exhibition of historical garments

2010-05-29 Thread Kathryn Pinner
, 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

Re: [h-cost] Preparing an exhibition of historical garments

2010-05-29 Thread Schaeffer, Astrida
Just a note-- most of the dummy suggestions given so far would be harmful to your 200 year old garments. Perfectly fine for short term display of modern stuff, but really not a good idea for clothing of historical merit. Please, please don't use them! I don't know how much you know about

Re: [h-cost] Preparing an exhibition of historical garments

2010-05-29 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
might like to do. Cheers Deb Subject: [h-cost] Preparing an exhibition of historical garments 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

[h-cost] Preparing an exhibition of historical garments

2010-05-28 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
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

Re: [h-cost] Preparing an exhibition of historical garments

2010-05-28 Thread ladybeanofbunny1
29, 2010 12:40 am 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