Thank you everyone for your input.  I had a plethora of responses.  FYI
to those who suggested it, we have made ethafoam mannequins for this,
and many other costumes, in the past and it is an excellent option for
single exhibitions.  This time we are looking for a hard body form with
a head as long term solution.     

 

All the best,

 

Sara Reiter

The Penny and Bob Fox Conservator of Costume & Textiles

 

From: Textile Conservators [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
Of Kim Kotary
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Gwen Spicer is excellent.

http://www.spicerart.com/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2013 14:44:34 -0500
From: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Custom Mannequin
To: [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

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