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
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Gwen Spicer is excellent.
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2013 14:44:34 -0500
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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