Mannequin Collection (#13)

mannequin rest Nadar Gaspard Felix Tournachon
The mannequin at rest; Nadar, Gaspard Felix Tournachon (French, 1820 - 1910); 1861; Albumen silver print

Mary Quant British Fashion Designer at her design studio April 1964

Sixties Fashion Shop Window Mannequin Deborah January1964 A shop dummy made of fibreglass and sprayed with a fake tan

1960s Fashion January 1963 Teddy Tinling Fashion - Jacqueline Perrin Model wearing Tennis Outfit made of new material Terylene - a fabric that allows you to produce circular embroidery that goes

El Pelele, (The Straw Manikin), 1791-1792, (c1934). Artist: Francisco Goya
El Pelele, (The Straw Manikin), 1791-1792, (c1934). Four young women laugh and play, blanket-tossing a doll or manikin. The blanket-tossing of a doll is used here by Goya as a clear allegory of

Mens boutique in Carnaby Street, 1960s
Interesting view (in a convex mirror) of the interior of a mens boutique in Carnaby Street, the fashionable epicentre of swinging sixties London

Air raid on Oxford Street
The front cover of The Bystander features a shop assistant rescuing two mannequins after an Oxford Street department store is hit by a Luftwaffe bombing raid

The Eton Crop
" The Eton Crop - beloved of the moderns, detested by the old." Worn here by a Lucien Lelong mannequin. 1927

Jacques Griffe outfit - and dog, 1950
Sally, the star mannequin of French designer, Jacques Griffe, hides a little dog in the vast pocket of a tightly belted beige wool jacket

Mrs William Tudor Wilkinson aka Dolores by Olive Snell
Dolores, born Kathleen Rose, portrayed by Olive Snell in The Tatler. She was star of the Ziegfeld Follies and a leading mannequin working for designers including Lucile

Debutante dress show 1939
Society girls as amateur mannequins at Dorothy Laws dress show in March 1939. From left to right, the group shows Miss Anne Nettlefold, Miss Joan O Malley, Miss Muriel Cunningham, Miss Pamela Stokes

Fashion-Cardin
French designer Pierre Cardin is flanked by fashion models after his Spring-Summer collection show, 01 February 1969, in Paris. AFP PHOTO / AFP PHOTO

FRANCE: GRENADIER, 1860. The uniform of a French infantry soldier, 1860

Mannequin hands and arms
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1970s: Mannequin hands and arms in pile of artificial limbs. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

El Pelele (The Puppet). Oil on canvas by Francisco Goya, for the textile mill of King Carlos IV, 1791
GOYA: THE PUPPET, 1791. El Pelele (The Puppet). Oil on canvas by Francisco Goya, for the textile mill of King Carlos IV, 1791

Model of Mir space station interior
Museum model of the Mir space station interior. Mir was launched by the USSR in February 1986 and spent 15 years in orbit around the Earth, being used to carry out numerous scientific experiments

Vostok 1 ejection seat. The cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin used this ejection seat to exit the descent module upon re-entry, after completing the first manned orbit of Earth

Health and safety test mannequin. The mannequin has been released from the tower (background) at a certain height, in order to test the response of the safety net

Men meeting, computer artwork
3D computer artwork of men holding a meeting

The Mannequin Who Made The Most Of It, by H. M. Bateman
A humorous illustration showing a fashion mannequin taking to the catwalk, entrancing all the audience. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch

Italy, The Metaphysical Muse oil on canvas painting
Carlo CarrA

Italy, Milan, Mannequins on beach, Philosophers
Giorgio De Chirico (1888-1978), Mannequins on the Beach, Philosophers

Italy, Veneto, Venice; A Venetian Mask on a mannequin

Venice, Veneto, Italy; A mannequin in luxurious costume

A mannequin nun stands in the dormwer window of a house in Brugge Sint Kruis, Brugge (Bruges), Belgium

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In the vibrant world of fashion, mannequins have played a pivotal role in shaping trends and pushing boundaries. From Malcolm McLaren's iconic shop on The Kings Road in 1976, where sex and style collided to create a cultural revolution, to the male dummy showcasing acupuncture meridians and points, these lifeless figures have become more than just silent observers. Venturing into Italy, we encounter "The Disturbing Muses, " where mannequins embody haunting beauty that captivates our imagination. In China, an acupuncture model stands tall as a testament to ancient healing practices while seamlessly blending with the realm of fashion. Speaking of fashion, who can forget Yves Saint Laurent's masterpieces? These Parisian luxury creations find their perfect canvas on elegant mannequins that bring them to life. But sometimes even haute couture needs a touch of audacity - enter the daring concept of "Mannequin In The Nude, " challenging societal norms and celebrating artistic expression. Traveling back in time to World War I era London, we witness Hazel Lavery draped in a Lucile gown for Petticoat Lane Tombola. This snapshot showcases how mannequins not only display garments but also preserve moments frozen in history. Stepping into modern times, we meet Harry Ogle at just sixteen years old; his passion for design evident as he meticulously fits one of his creations onto a mannequin. This glimpse reminds us that creativity knows no age limits. Revisiting the swinging sixties brings us face-to-face with a young girl gazing longingly through a window adorned with fashionable attire. Mannequins serve as both inspiration and aspiration for those seeking sartorial liberation during this transformative decade. Beyond the realm of fashion lies another facet: education. At Eltham Palace's Army Education Exhibition, mannequins take center stage as they educate visitors about military history while donning uniforms that once symbolized bravery and sacrifice.