Liz, I saw some paper wigs at the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art a few years back and they were made from what appeared to be beige tissue paper randomly accordion-folded and flattened in the long direction to make separate locks, curls, etc and then somehow stiffened...perhaps with liquid laundry starch? I'm not sure. I do remember very elegant up-do's with ringlet curls that were simple and elegant. I think the mannequins' faces were also a neutral creamy color, rather close to the color of the wigs. I cannot remember now what the exhibit was about, but the museum person in me was so impressed by the success of the rendering of hair that I feel compelled to mention it to you now! At the time I was a grad student, and my impression of the Costume Institute was that the staff were more friendly and approachable than I expected. Good Luck! Ellen Carrlee Curator of Collections and Exhibits Juneau-Douglas City Museum >-----Original Message----- >From: Liz Jones [mailto:[log in to unmask]] >Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2003 10:34 AM >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: Exhibit props and mannequins > > >Hi. I have a few questions regarding colors for museum props >or platforms >and mannequins. We will be opening an exhibit on wedding >rituals this winter >and want a new look for our mannequins. I have seen various >colors that they >have been painted and was wondering what those of you who use them do. >Currently, our mannequins are a not so wonderful shade of >metallic bronze. >They are a distraction in the galleries. We are going to paint >them but need >input. Also, what do you do for hair? Do you use wigs, paper, >etc.? If you >use paper, can you provide us with a good source or type that >we can use? Do >you have directions for making paper wigs? Also, what color do >you paint >your exhibit furniture? Do you paint it the same color as your floor or >gallery walls? I would appreciate any and all input. Thanks. > >Elizabeth Nohra >Mahoning Valley Historical Society >Youngstown, OH >330-743-2589 > >_________________________________________________________________ >Cheer a special someone with a fun Halloween eCard from >American Greetings! >Go to http://www.msn.americangreetings.com/index_msn.pd?source=msne134 > >========================================================= >Important Subscriber Information: > >The Museum-L FAQ file is located at >http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You >may obtain >detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a >one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The >body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). > >If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail >message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the >message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). > ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).