Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Vintage Wire Dress Forms and Mannequins



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I just learned that this particular old wire dress form is the one that inspired the structure of the Statue of Liberty. I just had to begin the post with this information because I found it so fascinating.
I don't think I'm the only one with a fascination for the vintage dress forms. In searching websites I found a variety of shapes, as well as a variety of ideas utilizing these wonderful pieces of history.

I've managed over the years to acquire quite a few items I knew I would treasure, but so far I haven't found a dress form that I can afford. (That is such a stumbling block for satifying all my wants. LOL)

Here are a few that I thought were worth showing you:

Vintage JR Bauman dress form 1945
http://www.etsy.com/listing/68859205/vintage-jr-bauman-dress-form-1945

1800's Wire Skirt or Dress Form Original Victorian Era
http://www.etsy.com/listing/68863420/1800s-wire-skirt-or-dress-form-original

Vintage Style Dress Form Mannequin Display
http://www.etsy.com/listing/69131366/vintage-style-dress-form-mannequin

Vintage PARIS Mannequin Dress Form Altered Art French European Inspiration
http://www.etsy.com/listing/60436233/vintage-paris-mannequin-dress-form

One of a Kind Antique 1800s TableTop Dress Form Incredible
http://www.etsy.com/listing/60388737/one-of-a-kind-antique-1800s-tabletop

Vintage Wire Dress Form
http://www.etsy.com/listing/69263018/vintage-wire-dress-formhttp://www.etsy.com/listing/69263018/vintage-wire-dress-form

Vintage Mannequin- Cottage Life
http://www.etsy.com/listing/68342320/vintage-mannequin-cottage-life

Vintage Mannequin- Cottage Life
http://www.etsy.com/listing/67163611/vintage-mannequin-cottage-life

There are so many fun and beautiful ways to use vintage items in your home.  I like to create a grouping of items of various sizes and textures that enhance each other.  At one time I did the window displays for a store that had crafted and vintage items.  These groupings were a main focal point in each display.  Try creating one on a table, dresser, shelf, or mantel in your home, I know you'll love it.

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  1. WooHoo, I love these!

    I probably should not admit it because Pepper wants one but we have sold a few mannequins...old ones and a relatively new one from France...

    I would love to keep one some day too :)

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    The wire ones almost look medieval, but how fun!

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