The early history of dress forms and mannequins - Dress Forms USA
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When we hear the phrase “dress forms” we automatically think about clothes, apparel stores, body shapes, so on and so forth. For those who are not very familiar with this concept, we can simply characterize dress forms as mannequins without arms, having a woman or man’s body shape from the shoulders to the thighs, mounted on a stand. Most of us know how dress forms look and are used nowadays, but what was their function and how were they perceived in the past, in the early times of fashion history? Well, we are about to find out. The beginning of dress forms and mannequins The very first dress form in the not so long history of fashion dates back to the early 20th century, when most of them were made of wood or solid wax. They were primarily used in
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The Evolution of Dress Forms in the Fashion Industry - Dress Forms USA
This antique dress form is perfect for display and adds a touch of history to any room. The aged finish and impefect look adds character. While it's
Antique Dress Form
Charles James, Dress form, American
