Mannequin Collection (#16)

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

FRANCE: OFFICERs UNIFORM. Dress uniform of a major of the Grenadiers of the Imperial Guard under Napoleon I

FRENCH OFFICER, 1814. The uniform of a French infantry officer

FRANCE: OFFICER, 1857. The uniform of an officer of the 6th Regiment of Dragoons (heavy cavalry), 1857

FRANCE: OFFICER, 1857. The uniform of an officer of the light infantry (voltigeuers) of the Imperial Guard, 1857

FASHION: BUSTLE, c1830. The Bustle. Satirical etching by William Heath, c1830

NEW AMSTERDAM, 1660. Peter Stuyvesant, Dutch governor of New Netherland, receiving a delegation of Hackensack Native Americans from New Jersey at New Amsterdam, 1660

Old Oil Lantern
One of the old RAOEb oil lanterns which stood on the Jannowitz BrAOEcke or Jannowitz Bridge in Berlin from 1815 to 1840, circa 1900. (Photo by Henry Miller News Picture Service/FPG/Getty Images)

Mannequin on boat deck
A female mannequin on a deck with red clothing and the rest of the image in black and white

Retro-Fashion-Gaultier
Wearing a wig, a model presents a bathing suit during French designer Jean-Paul Gaultiers Spring-Summer 1992 ready-to-wear collection, 16 October 1992, in Paris

Hair Ornaments
1895: Elaborate ornaments made from human hair on show at Mr Clarksons salon. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Illuminated lightbulb and mannequin head
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Large glowing light bulb superimposed on male mannequin head. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

40s Glamour
14th March 1947: A clothing dummy on display at the Ideal Home Exhibition. London. Original Publication: Picture Post - 4339 - Ideal Woman For Ideal Homes - pub.1947

Midget Submarine
A midget submarine (background), which has been transported from Gosport in Hampshire to Londons Olympia for the Boys and Girls Exhibition, August 1956

Scarecrow in a farmers field made from a dressmakers dummy in Swanley. 1938

Hat By Mr John
circa 1950: A hat by Mr John on display on a mannequin in the window of a boutique on 57th Street, New York City. (Photo by Al Barry/Three Lions/Getty Images)

One-Piece Underwear
A mans one-piece undergarment, known as the Union Shirt, on display at a clothing exhibition in London

Lovely Legs
circa 1925: A display of sheer nylons in a shop window, possibly Harrods of London, during their Great Summer Sale. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

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

Table setting at restaurant along canal, Venice, Italy
Table setting at a restaurant along a canal in Venice, Italy

Singpore, Singapore City, Geylang Serai, Geylang Serai Market, traditional headscarves displayed on model heads

Hungary, Budapest, The New Eve (Metaphysics), 1924
Sandor Bortnyik (1893-1976), The New Eve (Metaphysics), 1924

Italy, Milan, still life painting of mannequin heads
Felice Casorati (1886-1963), Still Life

Italy, Loneliness, 1917
Carlo CarrA

Italy, Oval of apparitions painting
Carlo CarrA

Italy, Rome, painting of Hector and Andromache
Giorgio De Chirico (1888-1978), Hector and Andromache

Italy, Milan, Metaphysical Still life
Giorgio Morandi (1890-1964), Metaphysical Still Life, 1918, oil on canvas, 56x47 cm

Italy, The Philosopher and the poet
Giorgio De Chirico (1888-1978), The Philosopher and the Poet, 1914

Wooden artists mannequin

Mannequin factory C015 / 5856
Worker spraying the head of a mannequin in a factory at Moscow, Russia

First aid training dummies C013 / 9884
First aid training dummies in a hospital

Cannula training C013 / 7576
Cannula training. Close-up of a dummy arm with a cannula inserted. This dummy is used to practice inserting cannulas. A cannula is a combination of a hollow needle with a tube inside

Tailor and dress maker
People You See. Tailor and dress maker. From Teddy Bear (30 November 1963)

USA, Alabama, Mobile. Mardi Gras Museum of Mobile, museum interior, Mardi Gras memorabilia

Hijab shop, Casablanca, Morocco

FASHION: DRESS, c1860. Blue silk dress with woven yellow, black and white stripes, American, c1860

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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.