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Conservation Forms
Standard & Economy
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ETHAFOAM™
Plastic Foam is a recognized safe conservation
material, and forms the basis of the torso, hips,
arms and optional head and feet. No glues or adhesives
are used in the fabrication process. |
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Outer
padding layer of soft 100%
polyester (no sizing added) covers the ETHAFOAM™
that in turn is covered by a replaceable nylon covering.
You can add extra padding under or over the nylon,
and pin or stitch directly to the form to stabilize
fragile garments. |
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Chest
and hips move independtently
along 1" aluminum tubing to adjust the height
from 4'-10" to 6'. The set of three poles allows
you to display with center pole, or offset poles for
trousers. The torso can be removed for easy mounting
of graments. |
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Chest
sizes are small or large and can be padded to form a female or male bust line. Both Standard and Economy chests can have a tall neck or flat neck. Hip design is either a tapered female hip or straight male hip. All pieces can be used interchangeably to suit your needs. |
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Removable
arms attach easily to torso, even under garments!
They rotate at the shoulder and bend at the elbow
to give some flexibility in posing. |
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Metal
stand is black powder-coated, weighted, stable,
and easy to move. A set screw holds alunimun tube
in place and keeps it from rotating. |
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Optional
items are available:
1. Large or small removable head is ethnic- and gender-neutral
and lifts off for easy dressing
2. Feet are articulated at instep to accommodate different
heel heights.
3. Seated hip is available to give variety to your
exhibit.
4. Polyester stockinette covers are available. The
white ribbed cover encases the torso, hip and arms.
Stockinette covers are also available for the optional
head and feet. |
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Our
Conservation Forms are a great starting point
for mounting your
garments. Click the thumbnail for examples.
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So... What's the difference between the ECONOMY Form and the STANDARD Form?
STANDARD Form has an adjustable interior construction that allows you to easily change the width of the form to fit different sized clothing. This inner adjustment can be made many times, so you can change the costumes easily and often. You have a choice of a flat neck or a high neck which accepts the optional head. The inner core and shoulder area is made from a very dense ETHAFOAM™. Use our STANDARD Form when you want it to fit a larger range of sizes. Click Here for sizes.
The ECONOMY Form is made from a solid interior of ETHAFOAM™ and does not have an adjustable interior, but you can still slightly alter the shoulder width. Conservators use this form to save money, and some prefer to carve the lightweight foam to a specific shape. Like the STANDARD Form, the ECONOMY Form comes in adult male and female, and you have a choice of a flat neck or a high neck which accepts the optional head. The ECONOMY Form is also available in a child's form. Use our new ECONOMY Form when you have moderately sized garments, or a few similar-sized garments. Quantity discounts are available. Click Here for sizes.
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Additional Conservation Items
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Dress Form and Suit Form:
These forms are made of solid ETHAFOAM™ with a polyester stockinette covering. They have a more realistic shape than our other conservation forms and can be great solutions for a "no-frills" display of artifact garments.
1. Dress Form - can be carved down or padded up to fit your garment.
2. Suit Form - use this form for male suit jackets or shirts. The shoulders are removable and can be carved down or padded up to fit different sized garments. |
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ETHAFOAMTM MAN:
This figure is a hybrid of our Conservation Form and realistic figure. It is made of ETHAFOAM™ with internal aluminum pole structure, HDPE joints in the arms, and polyetser stockinette covering. It includes head and hands and has the same posability in the waist as our Military Man realistic figure. Uses large or small Heelplate to stand. Also can use optional Waist Bracket (see realistic figures page for these items). Male only.
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NEW ECONOMY ETHAFOAMTM MAN:
Combining the simplicity of the Economy Conservation Form with the realistic shape and structure of the ETHAFOAM™ Man, we get this hybrid figure. It is made of ETHAFOAM™ and covered with polyester stockinette. The arms have flexible cable in in the elbows and wrists, and an easy-snap fitting at the shoulder. Also includes head and hands. The arms have limited posability and the torso is one piece from shoulder to hip. This form is supported by one aluminum pole which fits on an included round silver base. Male only.
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Conservation Hangers and Head Mounts:
1. Clothes Hanger - choose from the economical Carve-Your-Own Hanger or the ready to use Finished Hanger. Padding and cover available as a kit.
2. Head Mount for storing or displaying headwear. |
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Head Mounts with facial features:
1. Female Head Mount - use when a more realistic female face is desired to show off your headwear.
2. Male Head Mount - use when a more realistic male face is desired to show off your headwear. |
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