At 01:18 PM 08/01/99 -0500, you wrote:
>    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
>
We have the same problem - naval and ferry uniforms and no mannequins.
We have been in touch with the department stores, and not even a reply.
Please let me know if you are successful in finding a source.

The best for 1999.

Lilian.
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