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Posted 2 years ago
Manikin
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This wonderful hauty looking manikin I found in all these pieces . You can see how even when you think they are a loss they can be made whole again . She has a Very Deco look and I left clothes off so you could see her restored . She is 24" Tall and ready to be on display once again . Maker unknown . There were several Companies that made these including Rubberlite , Margit Nilsen and more we look at attributes of manikin to identify who may have made them when unmarked . Some had paper labels on body and some had name on there stands . She likely was used as a store counter display to wear clothes from a pattern they sold and could use very little material vs making it in full size .
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You are so welcome Scandinavain and Thank you for kind note . I am hoping some people will have an interest in preserving these wonderful pieces of history and they also make a grand statement in a decorating a room as a work of art . Enjoy I will post more but I don't want to over do my welcome :-)
Marty
Thank you Scandinavian I will add some more soon . I also love lots of the items posted beside manikin's I have a fondness for so much I guess I have collected things since a child but letting go of many of my finds through the yrs .
This one looks very masculine...
Great job restoring her!!
And believe me, there is no way you can post too many dolls!!! :)
Ok Esther if I post to many you let me know ok :-) She does have a different look but in person she looks very female. Glad your enjoying them all . So sweet to hear nice feedback . Scandinavian If you find one you will share photo's right . Good Luck on your search you just never know where one will turn up :-)
Marty
Ok Esther if I post to many you let me know ok :-) She does have a different look but in person she looks very female. Glad your enjoying them all . So sweet to hear nice feedback . Scandinavian If you find one you will share photo's right . Good Luck on your search you just never know where one will turn up :-)
Marty
Thank you Bro (WS) :-)