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Posted 6 months ago
Manikin
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1940's Working with miniature Mannequins . These small 12 1/2 " to 30" Mannequins were used during the 1940's to teach sewing using less fabric , to advertise clothes made by pattern companies, to make window displays . and so much more . They served a purpose during WWII and that was to save on material which was used by military and to promote everything from watches to girdles . This appears to be a photo of a sewing class . Yes they used to have sewing schools you could attend and fashion designing . I know sewing is not taught in the schools here anymore like when I was in HS.
I have added an example of a miniature mannequin 24" tall
SewingVintage sewing items are highly collectible, showcasing the history of fash…
Thank you Official,petey,packrat,ttom. and mustang :-)))))))))))) I appreciate you stopping to give give some love to this photo and store display mannequin .
Thank you musikchoo :-)
LOVE it Mani, thanks for sharing. :-)
Thank you Kerry :-)
very nice -- thanks for the info
I love everthing about her, she is beautiful.
Thank you Bratjdd ! I think she is so 1940's :-)
stunning:) love it :)
Good Morning Mani, Wishing the day finds you happy and healthy and may you find a smile or two along the way. :-)
Thank you Kerry that was so kind :-) what a nice note and much appreciated :-)
You're welcome Mani, maybe it put one of those smiles on. :-)
Thank you Sean,Phil and Junkman :-)
Wonderful manikin, wonderful account!! : )
your welcome manikin:) and merry christmas:)
Thank you MiKKO, and inky :-)
Mani, just a short note to Wish You and Yours "Happy Holidays" and may all your wishes come to you. :-)
Thank you hedge ! Have missed seeing you ! Merry Christmas :-)