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Period Reproduction Costumes for Museums, Exhibitions, Display and private commission.

Reproduction Period Constumes for Museum Education

Museum education is already a significant element of commissions with the creation of costumes for teaching staff and children, covering a huge range of topics from Egyptians and Romans through Mary Queen of Scots, Jacobites, Victorians, WW11 to “When granny was a girl”.
Recent clients include:
Stanley Mill – Historic Scotland
Arbroath Education Resource Service
Callendar House, Falkirk
Perth Museum & Art Gallery

Reproduction Constumes for Costumed Interpretation

The use of historically accurate and meticulously researched costume with proper attention to detail can instantly transport visitors back in time to enhance their experience at your museum, event or heritage site.
Recent clients include:
Artemis Cultural & Educational Services
Callendar house kitchen, printer’s and clockmaker’s workshop

Reproduction Costumes for Exhibition or Display

Costume created for exhibition or in a handling situation, whether it be minutely accurate detail for costumed mannequins or more robust costume to be worn by visiting adults or children, these can be tailor made to a client’s individual needs.
Recent clients include:
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
National Museum of Scotland – Mary Queen of Scots Exhibition
National Library of Scotland
The Tall Ship, Glasgow

Original Costume Conservation Service

Cleaning and conservation of original costume and textiles can also be undertaken for organisations or individual clients
Recent clients include:
Glasgow School of Art
The Smith Institute Stirling
Dumfries Council

Private Historic Reporoduction Costume Commissions

Assistance to clients with an interest in historic costumes, whether it be for special events, exhibitions or displays, including photographers, art historians, living history actors and research.

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