>
You might look at the following reference to see if their mannequin design
will work for you.

Neal, Arminta. Exhibits for the Small Museum, a Handbook.  produced by the
American Association for State and Local History. (I don't have the date of
publication).

Chapter 9 (starting on p. 116) discusses mannequins and has an easy to make
design.  The chapter has mentions references that discuss other methods of
making mannequins.

Scott Cutler


 The Arrow 2000 Project museum has a 1950s air force uniform that we
>    want to put on display.  However, we do not have a case that would fit
>    it, and feel it would be best displayed on a mannequin.  As with most
>    small museums, we have practically no funds--anyone have any ideas on
>    obtaining or making "affordable" mannequins, or any suggestions on
>    alternate means of displaying a uniform?
>
>    Thanks.
>
>
>    ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>    Tim McShane
>    Curatorial Assistant, Parks Canada
>    (also, Co-Chair of the Museum Division, Arrow 2000 Project)
>
>    Views and opinions expressed are entirely my own, and do not
>    necessarily reflect those of Parks Canada or the Arrow 2000 Project
>    Association


Scott Cutler
Curator, Centennial Museum
University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, Tx 79968-0533
phone (915)747-5565
fax (915)747-5411
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