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  • 1.  Supporting delicate fabric for exhibit on mannequin

    Posted 10-02-2025 07:14

    An outfit we had planned to display turns out to be more delicate than we had thought, with some tears already along seam lines. What's the best way to support the fabric for exhibit? Baste to muslin, maybe?



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    Carolyn Schimandle
    Parks Program Coordinator
    San Jose
    United States
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  • 2.  RE: Supporting delicate fabric for exhibit on mannequin

    Posted 10-07-2025 09:10

    Hi Carolyn, 

    I'm the C2CC Monitor this week, and I wanted to let you know that I have reached out to several of our experts to see if we can get you some helpful advice! 

    Best, 

    Maddie 



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    C2CC Monitor
    Madeline Cooper
    Preventive Conservator
    MC Conservation
    Philadelphia PA
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  • 3.  RE: Supporting delicate fabric for exhibit on mannequin

    Posted 10-08-2025 17:51

    Hi Carolyn, 

    I wanted to update you that I've reached out to a few conservators who specialize in costumes to help with your inquiry, and the consensus is that there isn't quite enough information here to answer your question. Callie O'Connor is a conservator at FIT who has offered to consult with you if you would like to reach out to her callieoconnorconservation@gmail.com. 

    Best, 

    Maddie 



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    C2CC Monitor
    Madeline Cooper
    Preventive Conservator
    MC Conservation
    Philadelphia PA
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    Original Message


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