Hi Toine, I agree with all you say about modern mannequins, I have looked a quite a few now both on the web and in the flesh (or should that be fiberglass), modern mannequins are out. The ones available from the various firms offering "smaller" or "museum" mannequins in Holland and Belgium just don't fit the bill as far as looks are concerned. So I guess it's a case of keeping an eye open for a good original period mannequin. Cheers Dave S.