Mannequin Collection (#15)

A Royal Minor, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
A Royal Minor, c1860, (c1860). Henry VI (1421-1471) King of England from 1422 to 1471, and disputed King of France from 1422 to 1453

Shop Front, 1926, (1929). Artist: Eugene Atget
Shop Front, 1926. Eugene Atgetwas a French pioneer of documentary photography. From The Studio Volume 98 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1929.]

A small-scale dress design mannequin, 1938. Plate taken from Plaisir de France (December, 1938)

Feather-dresser, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

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Futuristic woman near blackboard

Molyneuxs famous Eastern mannequin Sumurun in a dance fro
Frocks and Feminity - Edward Molyneuxs famous Eastern mannequin Sumurun in a dance frock displayed at the Daily Express Womens Exhibition at Olympia, London, 1923

Forecast of fashion for spring 1914
Fashion based on M. Gavaults comedy, Le Mannequin, in Paris, showing actresses Mlle. Ducouret and Mlle. Magde Lanzy are shown in the posed photographs wearing dresses from the play

Hildred, a mannequin for Lucile
One of Luciles famous models. Lady Lucy Duff Gordon (aka Lucile) was famous for employing a band of mannequins at her salon and for introducing the mannequin parade for her customers

Margot, lead mannequin for Lucile
Margot, the chief mannequin at the salon of Lucile, aka Lady Lucy Duff Gordon in the 1920s. One newspaper described her thus

Sketch cover - the making of a mannequin
Front cover of The Sketch magazine showing four living models and one inanimate one. It comments that, the inanimate mannequin, who acts as teacher, and heads the procession

A Humourist in France - An elopement - a man carrying away a clothes mannequin. Date: 1904

Fashionable costume with jacket. Made in 1896 for Lovisa Ter
Fashionable costume with jacket was made in 1896 for Lovisa Tervala, the 21 years old daughter of Tervala fram in Kuhmoinen. Se had woven the fabric herself on a weaving course i 1893

Costume of a matron of Pernio. Reconstruction. Finland
Costume of a matron of Pernio. Reconstruction based on a remains from the tomb of Cemetery of Pernio. 12th century. National Museum of Finland. Helsinki

Vaira Vike-Freiberga (born 1937). Sixth President of Latvia and the first female President of Latvia. She was elected President of Latvia in 1999 and re-elected in 2003

Slovak man. 1850-1890
Slovak man, 1850-1890. From Krakovany, Nyitra county. Ethnographic Museum. Budapest. Hungary

Mannequin of a young wife from Jaszsag, 1890s. Hungary
Young wife from a market town. Jaszsag, Hungary, 1890s. Ethnographic Museum. Budapest. Hungary

Traditional costume of Matyo man. Mannequin. 1900-1910. Hung
Traditional costume of Matyo man. From Mezokovesd, Borsod county. 1900-1910. Ethnographic Museum. Budapest. Hungary

Paloc young girl in festive winter church clothes. 1870. Hun
Young girl in festive winter church clothes. 1870. From Paloc Nogradmarcal, Nograd. Ethnographic Museum. Budapest. Hungary

Saxon girl, 1892. Romania
Traditional dress of a saxon girl. 1892. From Transylvania (Romania). Szelindek, Szeben county. Ethnographic Museum. Budapest. Hungary

Woman police officer in street, London
Woman police officer (Aileen Dunseath) walking along a busy shopping street, London. Date: 1967

Irish Fashion Show 1960
Leisure Wear Show at the Irish Export Centre: Model in a black shirt by Dorothy Pinnock, coffee handknitted tunic by Kennedy of Ardara & black skirt by Cater Platt. Date: 24 May 1960

Cartoon, La Grande Couture, WW1. A rich baroness examines the latest fashions worn by pretty young mannequins in a fashion showroom

Haute Couture
Haute couture : a mannequin models an elegant coat Date: 1933

Modelling Gown 1930S
Two potential customers watch a mannequin model a gown with a gored skirt, pointed panels forming a yoke on the hips, a loosely tied narrow sash & a marabou trimmed cape. Date: early 1930s

Famous folk in wax in the Sketch
Black and white photographs of famous faces made into waxworks by M Pierre Imans to adorn big shops and stores in Paris to boost sales

Lovely gown worns at the Paquin Phelps soiree dansante
A selection of gowns showcased at the Paquin Phelps soiree dansante held in March 1923 to celebrate the amalgamation of the British fashion house of Elspeth Phelps with Paquin of Paris

Wax celebrities in Paris shop windows
Celebrities of 1928 cast as wax mannequins in Paris shop windows. From top left clockwise, tennis stars Suzanne Lenglen and Helen Wills, Josephine Baker, Charlie Chaplin and Jackie Coogan

Back street workshop majiong shop mannequins In west London Date: 1977

Cartoon, The electric underpants, WW1
Cartoon, The electric underpants, showing a new invention by a German scientist. Not only do the underpants keep the soldier warm in the trenches

Mannequin in silhouette
A mannequin in a smart ladies dress shop models a dress. Date: 1926

Africa, Morocco, Fes. Moroccan Head scarves on mannequin heads in market
Morocco, Fes. Moroccan Head scarves on mannequin heads in market

WINDOW DISPLAY, 1938. A mannequin in a store window display in New Iberia, Louisiana. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1938

DETROIT: DEPARTMENT STORE. The head of the art department dressing a mannequin at the Crowley Milner and Company department store in Detroit, Michigan. Photograph by Arthur Siegel, July 1941

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Female cyborg standing near purple semi-truck

Selling scarf in the old medina
Old Medina of Fez is UNESCO World Heritage site

MILITARY UNIFORMS, c1940. Womens military uniforms on display in a store window in the United States. Photograph, c1940

WINDOW DISPLAY, 1941. Mannequins in a store window in Amsterdam, New York. Photograph by John Collier, 1941

CHICAGO: STOREFRONT, 1941. Mannequins in the window of a store in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by John Vachon, 1941

ATGET: HAIRDRESSER, c1920. Hairdresser, Avenue de l Observatoire, Paris. Photograph, c1920, by Eugene Atget (1856-1927)

The ghost a Christmas frolic le revenant, en sanguine engraving 1814, a boy with a mannequin ghost holding a candle frightens several guests at an intimate party

The burning of the effigy of Pope Puis VI in the garden of the Palais Royal, 6th April 1791
XIR468112 The burning of the effigy of Pope Puis VI in the garden of the Palais Royal, 6th April 1791 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Raphael and Fra Bartolommeo working on a self-made doll, Philippus Jacobus van Bree, c. 1816 - c. 1832

Foundation Garments
circa 1925: A mannequin in a department store dressed in a suspender belt and bra. The shop is possibly Harrods of London, during their Great Summer Sale

Beauty Salon
1930: A nude mannequin in the window of a beauty salon in Germany. (Photo by Alexander Binder/General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Mannequin with leg and arm removed

Two women looking at wedding dress on mannequin

Fashion-Show-Ysl
Picture released on August 16, 1965 of a model presenting a two-coloured dress created by Yves Saint Laurent during the 1965-1966 fall/winter Haute Couture collection fashion show. / AFP PHOTO / -

ALGERIA: FRENCH SOLDIER. The uniform of the First Hussards (light cavalry) in Algeria, 1860

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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.