Production of Mannequins and Bust Forms for 'Little Black Dress' Exhibition at National Museums Scotland
National Museums Scotland · Awarded contract
AwardedProduction of Mannequins and Bust Forms for 'Little Black Dress' Exhibition at National Museums Scotland
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AwardedNot specified
Value£45,000.00
SupplierProportion London
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryArts & Culture
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National Museums Scotland awarded a contract to Proportion London for the design development and production of museum-quality mannequins and bust forms for the exhibition “Little Black Dress” opening June 2020 at the Museum's Chambers Street site.
The contract value was £45,000.
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Production of Mannequins and Bust Forms for 'Little Black Dress' Exhibition at National Museums Scotland
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