Sara, have you considered making your own? They are not too difficult and can be made at a fraction of the cost. I have made several and have some instructions if you're interested. You are welcome to call or message me if you'd like the instructions or want to discuss the process.

Jennifer

Jennifer Hadley
Collection care specialist
Church history museum
801-240-0297
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Peace and blessings


On Feb 4, 2013, at 2:12 PM, "Christa McCay" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Sara,
> When I needed custom forms made for some of my smallest dresses I used Ronis.
> 
> http://www.ronis.com/
> 
> They were great.  Even double checked my measurements by sending me pictures along the way to make sure everything was the way I wanted it.
> 
> I used their display mannequins.  But these are more body form not full mannequins with faces.
> 
> 
> Christa McCay, M.H.P.
> Registrar
> Marietta Museum of History
> 1 Depot Street, Ste. 200
> Marietta, GA 30060
> 770-794-5726
> 
> Quoting "Reiter, Sara" <[log in to unmask]>:
> 
>> We are investigating the possibility of having a custom mannequin
>> sculpted/built/molded for Grace Kelly's wedding dress which is in our
>> collection.  Can anyone recommend a fabricator?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Thank you.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Sara Reiter
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Sara Reiter
>> 
>> The Penny and Bob Fox Conservator
>> 
>> of Costume & Textiles
>> 
>> Philadelphia Museum of Art
>> 
>> 215-684-7577
>> 
>> [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
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