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Antique French Child Shop Mannequin C1930
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Antique French Child Shop Mannequin C1930

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Swag Antiques
Description

This rare child stockman mannequin is in great condition and made in Paris in c1930.

It is stamped on the torso. In very good condition.

Lovely colour wood with a brass screw adjuster

It is adjustable and a great decorative or practical item.

Minimum Height 109cm

Torso

Width of Shoulders 24cm

Depth 15cm

Height 48cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Swag Antiques has dated this French Child Shop Mannequin to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1079965
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We have been buying and selling antiques for over 30 years.

We have a wide range of antiques, retro, vintage and decorative pieces in a contemporary setting in our premises in East Sussex.

We source pieces mainly from Europe and the UK and buy

regularly to ensure there is always a good choice of mirrors, furniture and unique pieces.

Due to the proximity of our home to the coast we have monthly buying trips to France so our stock is always changing. We aim to give good value and each item is restored so it is ready to be loved in your home.

Paul and Avril

Description
This rare child stockman mannequin is in great condition and made in Paris in c1930.

It is stamped on the torso. In very good condition.

Lovely colour wood with a brass screw adjuster

It is adjustable and a great decorative or practical item.

Minimum Height 109cm

Torso

Width of Shoulders 24cm

Depth 15cm

Height 48cm

Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Swag Antiques has dated this French Child Shop Mannequin to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1079965
Swag Antiques
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An antique French childs dress form upholstered in natural beige linen, mounted on a turned wooden pole with a tripod base.
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Archive I An antique French childs dress form upholstered in natural beige linen, mounted on a turned wooden pole with a tripod base.

Antique French Child Shop Mannequin C1930

Archive II An antique French childs dress form upholstered in natural beige linen, mounted on a turned wooden pole with a tripod base. View II
Archive III An antique French childs dress form upholstered in natural beige linen, mounted on a turned wooden pole with a tripod base. View III
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Archive V An antique French childs dress form upholstered in natural beige linen, mounted on a turned wooden pole with a tripod base. View V
Archive VI An antique French childs dress form upholstered in natural beige linen, mounted on a turned wooden pole with a tripod base. View VI
Archive VII An antique French childs dress form upholstered in natural beige linen, mounted on a turned wooden pole with a tripod base. View VII
Archive VIII An antique French childs dress form upholstered in natural beige linen, mounted on a turned wooden pole with a tripod base. View VIII
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Telephone 07850 733269
Location
West Pound
Applesham Farm
Coombes
East Sussex
BN15 0RP
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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An antique French childs dress form upholstered in natural beige linen, mounted on a turned wooden pole with a tripod base.
Antique French Child Shop Mannequin C1930
Ref: SA1079965
An antique French childs dress form upholstered in natural beige linen, mounted on a turned wooden pole with a tripod base.
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FAQs

During the early to mid-20th century, French tailoring houses and retail shops used custom-scaled child mannequins to design, alter, and display childrens clothing. These forms were produced by specialist manufacturers in Paris, reflecting the growing childrens fashion market of the era.

Traditional French tailors dummies were constructed with a dense papier-mache or carved wood core wrapped in protective padding. The exterior was covered in tightly stretched linen or canvas fabric, mounted onto turned hardwood central supports and tripod bases.

Authentic pieces frequently feature makers stamps or stencils near the neck or hem line, often citing Parisian addresses or manufacturers like Stockman or Giraud. Look for period-correct turned wood finials, original metal adjustment keys, and natural age-related patina or discolouration on the fabric.

A vintage dress form acts as a sculptural focal point when placed in an empty room corner, dressing area, or hallway. It can be displayed in its natural state to highlight its texture and silhouette, or used as a stand for vintage garments and textiles.

Keep the mannequin in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight to prevent fabric dry rot and severe fading. Clean gently using a soft brush or vacuum attachment with low suction through a fine mesh screen, avoiding water or liquid cleansers on aged linen.
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