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Purchasing Andover Figures™​

Step 1: Measuring your Garment

Carefully lay the garment flat on a clean surface. Using our custom order forms for women's_ and men's/unstructured garments, record the following measurements in inches to the ​nearest ½ inch:

Women's clothing

* Across the narrowest point of the waist when flat (not circumference)

* Across the bust at the underarms (not   circumference) 

* Shoulder to the narrowest point of the waist​
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* Waist to the front hem of the skirt          
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Men's clothing

* Across the narrowest point of the waist when flat (not circumference)
 
* Shoulder seam to shoulder seam
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* Shoulder to the narrowest point of the waist
 
* Waist to the hem of the pant ​
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Unstructured clothing

* Shoulder seam to shoulder seam

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Shoulder to hem (for unisex        garments​
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Men's order form
Women's order form


​Step 2: Fill Out and Send in the Order Form

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After recording the dimensions of your garment, you will be asked to circle the clothing type it most closely resembles. If none of the drawings are similar, use the space provided to describe and sketch your garment.

Complete the back of the form, including the billing and shipping addresses. If you know already which Andover Figures you need, use the Quick Order form. 

Return your completed order form via email to andoverfigures@gmail.com or by mail to Andover Figures, PO Box 5004, Andover, MA 01810.
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Museum Textile Services, LLC

P.O. Box 5004
Andover, MA 01810
admin@museumtextiles.com
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978.474.9200
  • About MTS
    • Our Team
    • Client List
    • Press Room
  • Textile Conservation
    • Asian Art
    • Architectural Interiors
    • Ethnographic Textiles
    • Flags & Banners
    • Historic Clothing
    • Quilts and Coverlets
    • Samplers & Embroideries
    • Sports Memorabilia
    • Tapestries
  • Fumigation Services
    • Fumigation FAQs
    • Our test results
  • Andover Figures™
    • Our Mission
    • The Andover Figures System
    • Choosing a Form
    • Purchasing Andover Figures
    • AF Contact Form
  • Resources
    • MTS Magazine
    • Textile Conservation Basics
    • Textile Stabilization
    • Textile Storage
    • Displaying Historic Costume
    • Displaying Flat Textiles
    • Museum Pests
    • Disaster Response
    • Advanced Topics
    • Class Readings
    • Staff Publications
    • Resources in Spanish
    • MTS Videos and Slide Shows
  • Blog