I like Astrida's approach for the parka. I did an outfit like this once
and am trying to remember how we did it. For the leggings, I believe we
padded out the feet, and used dowels surrounded by ample padding in the
legs to stiffen them. Assuming that the feet are basically supported on
the floor of the exhibit case, the friction of the padding combined with
the semi stiffness of the leather legs, is enough to keep the pants
upright. You can attach a small screw eye to the upper end of the dowels
and hang them from the framework that is supporting the parka.

Lucy Sperlin


Astrida Schaeffer wrote:
>
> Not seeing the object before me makes it difficult, but offhand I would
> suggest padding out the torso around some form of rigid pipe or armature,
> perhaps one shaped like a T (for a single leg support) or an inverted U (for
> dual leg support). This would give you something to support the shoulders
> and take the weight of the garment. The single leg of the T or both legs of
> the U would extend to the floor from under the coat and behind one or both
> of the leggings (not through them). I would lightly pad and,using an
> unobtrusive fabric that blends visually with the piece, cover the exposed
> portions of the pipe(s) that extend beyond the coat and come into contact
> with the leggings. The support would still be visible if this is shown in
> the round, but it wouldn't be too obtrusive.
>
> Astrida
>
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>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: lmb517 [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> > Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2002 9:36 PM
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: 1892 eskimo outfit needs proper support
> >
> >
> > Greetings all,
> >
> > How do we properly support an Eskimo hide/fur outfit
> > consisting of a hooded
> > overcoat and footed leggings without undue damage?
> > Suspending the garment on
> > a padded hanger from the ceiling is not feasible due to the
> > hood; neither do
> > we want to pierce the hide if it can be avoided.  It is
> > preferred that the
> > footed leggings be displayed in natural position underneath
> > the overcoat.  If
> > you have any suggestions, please respond on listserve or off to
> > [log in to unmask]
> >
> > Lynette Stephenson
> > Student, University of Iowa
> > Volunteer, University of Iowa Natural History Museum
> >

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