DRESSMAKER'S DUMMY

H1988.506

Dressmaker's dummy with cast iron stand which has four feet and can be adjusted with a screw at the top. Label on the top of the stand reads "MAKERS / DUNN BROS./ PERTH." The body is padded with wool pieces and covered with cream stockingette. The top of the dummy is wood with a wooden knob at the top. A label stuck to the knob says two pounds - it may be a second hand shop sticker.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1988.506
Accession Date: 5 Jul 1988

Material

Cotton/Textile0 - Whole
Wood/Wood0 - Whole
Iron/Metal0 - Whole
Wool/Textile0 - Whole

Measurement

width365mm
height1510mm

 

 

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