Abstract
This article describes the preparation of the mounting systems developed for the clothing and accessory ensembles in the "Identity by Design: Tradition, Change and Celebration in Native Women's Dresses" exhibit at the National Museum of the American Indian. Approaches to the fabrication of custom-carved mannequins and the adaptation techniques required for these specific pieces are discussed in detail. This article includes the steps required to produce a fully supportive, easy-to-install mannequin form that satisfies aesthetic, curatorial, and conservation requirements.
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