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This is 3 different patterns for miniature manikin display's by Simplicity Pattern . Dating early 1940's WWII era . Range in size from 30 inches tall to down 12 inches
These were used to dress the manikins for window displays or at pattern stores on counters .
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I just love all the illustrations on these old patterns!....:-)
Thank you inky :-)))
Thank for the love Phil,musikchoo,vetraio50,pawis and walksoft :-)
Thank you Kerry :-)
Your welcome Mani :-)
Your collection of Margit Nilsens creations is quit nice. It is one of a kind I'm sure.
Thank you for sharing!
Also the "navy sailor" is very nice. I have never seen one before. Awesome!
Do you collect mannequins also minikin ? Your name confused me I thought I wrote myself for a minute :-)
Yes indeed! I don't have any actual manikins but I do have patterns, pics and many different articles of the original outfits (deb u doll all the way up to the 30" size).
sweet manikin , love this :)
Love it Mani! In my teens my greatest past-time was sewing. I had loved designing and making my own patterns. (of course, not as good as Simplicity)
By the way because of hurricane Sandy, I had to leave my house for over two weeks. Just came home this morning. Allot of down trees, poles and wires and NO electricity, but I was one of the lucky ones, I didn't lose my home. It is sure great to be back home. Hope all is fine by you. Kathy
HOW ARE YOU Manikin?
Hi Sean it is day to day with me . Up and down :-( Thanks sweetie for asking xoxo
Welcome back Kathy ! I am so glad you are safe I did not know you were in Sandy's path . And delighted to know you survived it . Bless you and stay safe and warm
PS I have to take note a new person signed on using almost same handle as me . Why so close I don't know but my name starts with a Capital M and followed by A unlike the new person just a bit confusing . I may have to change my handle
Thank you for the love !!!!!!!!!!
Thank you trgrubaugh :-)
Mani, I had a "brain-fart". Thought I'd re-organise my posting, deleting them and re-posting in order. This turned out to be a foolish thought. I tried to recreate my postings from my photo library, but sadly the majority of the photos were downloaded off the camera and not downloaded to the computer. So I'm doing it the hard way.
Kerry :-(
Oh Kerry what a mess for you :-( all your beautiful watches gone poof ! Hope you can get most back up . I am sorry to hear that but glad you didn't pull them for no reason . Take care and we will love to see them re appear . Happy Thanksgiving and no I am not well yet either :-( one problem goes away to be replaced from side effects to treat that and on and on we go :-(
Mani, Really sorry to be hearing that. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery, thank you for your "Thanksgiving Wishes" and I hope you and yours have a joyful Thanksgiving . Get to feeling better .
Thinking of you,
Kerry
im glad your doing fine so far:) work has been busy:)
Thank you ttom :-)
Thank you packrat :-)