Peggy-

The price in yen is about $1500, exclusive of shipping.

 

I wonder if you have something custom made in Minneapolis, would it cost about the same?

 

Kim Baird

 

From: Textile Conservators [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Peggy Derrick
Sent: Monday, March 14, 2016 3:33 PM
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Subject: mannequin advice

 

Greetings Textile Conservators,

I am having an eviable problem: a donor at my local historical society has offered to purchase for us a museum-quality female mannequin with a head. We would like to be able to display his mother's 1914 wedding dress, which she made herself, complete with headdress, veil and bouquet. 

So for the first time ever, I am seriously looking at ready-made mannequins, and the more I look, the more confused I become. I thought a Dorfman's Classic Adjustable Form with head and arms and feet would be perfect, but a couple of people have warned me that they are too flat, and need a lot of padding, and never "look right."

I am in love with a Kyoto Belle Epoch mannequin, which may be beyond my budget, but I don't know because I can't contact the company. Their "contact" button on their webpage is not updated and doesn't work. The mannequin can be seen at: http://www.nanasai.co.jp/en/mannequins/kci/index.html

Does anyone have a contact at this company or know an American supplier? And do you have anyother recommendations? I have heard that Goldsmith's are very good, but it appears they no longer make period mannequins.

Thank you for your time and expertise!

Peggy


Peggy Derrick

5323 County 249

Brownsville, MN

507-724-2068

608-799-0033