Mannequin Collection (page 6)

Headdress and Collar, c. 1936. Creator: Dorothy Gernon
Headdress and Collar, c. 1936

Balloon Basket, USA, World War I, United States Army Air Service, 1910s. Creator: Unknown
Cane basket with miscellaneous rope and fittings - L: 47" W: 42" H: 46"

Hair Styles
1926: Two women demonstrating hairstyles on mannequin heads at the Drapery and Textile Exhibition at the Royal Agriculture Hall, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Interior of the Spanish Government Building, in the Spanish Section of the Centennial
3696857 Interior of the Spanish Government Building, in the Spanish Section of the Centennial Exposition, 1876 (albumen print) by Centennial Photographic Co

Deceit: man practising lying to his wife about the reasons for getting home late before he gets married (colour litho)
5996089 Deceit: man practising lying to his wife about the reasons for getting home late before he gets married (colour litho) by English School

Edgar Degas, the Diogenial Painter (litho)
CHT468177 Edgar Degas, the Diogenial Painter (litho) by Barrere, Adrien (1877-1931); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

"Mademoiselle Claire", the robot nurse of the Bretonneau Hospital in Paris (colour litho)
2779851 " Mademoiselle Claire", the robot nurse of the Bretonneau Hospital in Paris (colour litho) by French School

Only 11 shillings and sixpence, and it won t talk back (colour litho)
2795402 Only 11 shillings and sixpence, and it won t talk back (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Only 11 shillings and sixpence)

Shop window display in Central London
A mannequin and a stuffed bear in a clothes shop window in Central London. Date: circa 1960s

Mannequin in window of The White House, London
Mannequin in window, The White House, Central London. Date: circa 1960s

Mannequin, Swan and Edgar window, London
Mannequin in Swan and Edgars window, Piccadilly Circus, London. Date: circa 1950s

Mannequin modelling coat in window display, London
Mannequin modelling a coat in the window display of a Central London shop. Date: circa 1960s

Mannequin in shop window, Central London
Mannequin in a fashion retailers window in Central London. Date: circa 1950s

Jaeger window display, West End of London
A Jaeger clothing store window display in Londons West End. Date: circa 1950s

Mannequins in Aquascutum window, London
Mannequins in the window of Aquascutum, Regent Street, London. Date: circa 1960s

Mannequin in Aquascutum window, London
Mannequin in Aquascutums window, Regent Street, London. Date: circa 1950s

Light brown and blue striped wool gauze dress with blue pom-poms, 1840s (wool)
3100430 Light brown and blue striped wool gauze dress with blue pom-poms, 1840s (wool) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info)

White cotton muslin dress with green floral print design, 1860s (cotton)
3100429 White cotton muslin dress with green floral print design, 1860s (cotton) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info)

Straw bonnet, with woven silk ribbons, 1840s (straw & silk)
3100424 Straw bonnet, with woven silk ribbons, 1840s (straw & silk) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: From the exhibition A History of Fashion in 100 Objects)

Blue quilted silk petticoat with thistle design, 1740s (silk)
3100417 Blue quilted silk petticoat with thistle design, 1740s (silk) by Unknown artist, (18th century); (add.info.: From the exhibition A History of Fashion in 100 Objects)

Lemon yellow silk chiffon bead embroidered evening dress, 1927 (silk)
3100352 Lemon yellow silk chiffon bead embroidered evening dress, 1927 (silk) by Paquin, Jeanne (1869-1936); (add.info.: From the exhibition A History of Fashion in 100 Objects)

Biscuit and rose-coloured silk day dress, 1886 (silk)
3100342 Biscuit and rose-coloured silk day dress, 1886 (silk) by Nicholson & Wordley (19th century); (add.info.: From the exhibition A History of Fashion in 100 Objects)

Red and green printed cotton gown, 1790s (cotton)
3100329 Red and green printed cotton gown, 1790s (cotton) by Unknown artist, (18th century); (add.info.: From the exhibition A History of Fashion in 100 Objects)

Green and pinks linen embroidered womans waistcoat, 1700s (linen)
3100318 Green and pinks linen embroidered womans waistcoat, 1700s (linen) by Unknown artist, (18th century); (add.info.: From the exhibition A History of Fashion in 100 Objects)

"A Mere Man, This Dress Question. I should be swathing, draping
" A Mere Man, This Dress Question. I should be swathing, draping and designing in diaphanous chiffons@A flamboyant dress designer admires his work. Date: 1929

Model of a Frankish warrior (mixed media) (b / w photo)
XIR217818 Model of a Frankish warrior (mixed media) (b/w photo) by French School; Musee de l Armee, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Untitled (gelatin silver print)
660337 Untitled (gelatin silver print) by Atget, Eugene (1856-1927); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The mannequins Ippy and Gertie at Hirsch, Amsterdam, c. 1915-17 (oil on canvas)
6268069 The mannequins Ippy and Gertie at Hirsch, Amsterdam, c.1915-17 (oil on canvas) by Israels, Isaac (1865-1934); 123x73.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Thinking of you: lovesick man embracing a shop dummy (colour litho)
5996090 Thinking of you: lovesick man embracing a shop dummy (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thinking of you: lovesick man embracing a shop dummy)

Maya - a mannequin for Reville s
Maya, the professional name of Messrs. Revilles most famous mannequin, who was, according to The Sphere, a member of an old Russian noble family exiled by the Bolsheviks

Bisque fashion doll with swivel head, wearing a long cream dress and hat
WAG421349 Bisque fashion doll with swivel head, wearing a long cream dress and hat (ceramic & textile) by English School; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands

Midnight Dress Parade Party
A Midnight Dress Parade party, a new society amusement in 1933. The group admiring a mannequin modelling a white evening dress include a number of important figures in the world of fashion and design

Evening gown, 1914 (textile)
MNY94390 Evening gown, 1914 (textile) by Worth, Charles Frederick (1825-95); Museum of the City of New York, USA; eMuseum of the City of New York; British, out of copyright

Mannequin created by Pierre Imans (photo)
730599 Mannequin created by Pierre Imans (photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mannequin created by Pierre Imans)

Posing, c. 1929 (oil on canvas)
FIT167222 Posing, c.1929 (oil on canvas) by Beeton, Alan (1880-1942); 28.9x31.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English, out of copyright

Mannikin in the Snow, c. 1891-93
3746271 Mannikin in the Snow, c.1891-93 by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); 63.5x76.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Scarecrow, c. 1928 (oil on canvas)
3744347 The Scarecrow, c.1928 (oil on canvas) by Kiddier, William (1859-1934); 63.5x76.2 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); eNottingham City Museums & Galleries; British

Gail Neilsen (b / w photo)
3640277 Gail Neilsen (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gail Neilsen. Illustration for cigarette card)

Helen Grandison (b / w photo)
3640280 Helen Grandison (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helen Grandison)

Blue striped cotton gauze day dress, 1874 (cotton)
3100434 Blue striped cotton gauze day dress, 1874 (cotton) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: From the exhibition A History of Fashion in 100 Objects)

White and coral red woven silk evening dress, 1870 (silk)
3100431 White and coral red woven silk evening dress, 1870 (silk) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: From the exhibition A History of Fashion in 100 Objects)

Orange / yellow printed cotton gown, with pine cone or patka motif, 1800 (cotton)
3100425 Orange/yellow printed cotton gown, with pine cone or patka motif, 1800 (cotton) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info)

Mans blackwork embroidered linen shirt, 1600s (linen)
3100319 Mans blackwork embroidered linen shirt, 1600s (linen) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); (add.info.: From the exhibition A History of Fashion in 100 Objects)

Light green silk dress with applied machine-made lace, 1860s (silk & lace)
3100341 Light green silk dress with applied machine-made lace, 1860s (silk & lace) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info)

Mans green woven silk embroidered coat and breeches, worn at court, 1770s (silk)
3100326 Mans green woven silk embroidered coat and breeches, worn at court, 1770s (silk) by Unknown artist, (18th century); (add.info)

Multi-coloured wool embroidered petticoat, 1690s (wool)
3100317 Multi-coloured wool embroidered petticoat, 1690s (wool) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); (add.info.: From the exhibition A History of Fashion in 100 Objects)

The Story of a Dress - Christian Dior
Double page spread from The Sketch drawn by Francis Marshall documenting the different stages of a Christian Dior dress. Top left the dress is designed by Dior himself while top right shows a

Babys Death, Swedish Section, from Exhibit title
2644863 Babys Death, Swedish Section, from Exhibit title: Scenes in the home life of the Swedes, Exhibit #n/a, Main Exhibition Building, Building, 1876 (stereoscopic print) by Swedish Photographer

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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.