History of Mannequins

11 MODERN An infographic shopping journey STORE FIXTURES Did You Know? Mannequins are thousands of years old. A wooden torso made to King Tut's measurements was discovered in his tomb by a chest holding his clothing. Mannequins Throughout The Years: Late 170os - Early 1800s: Wickerwork Mannequins - Tools for Tailors Filled with all sorts of stuffing, the wicker mannequin began as a crude dress form and was used by tailors and dressmakers to fashion and display clothing. Late 1800 s: Wirework Mannequins & the Art of Window Trimming With the industrial revolution arrived the department store. Mannequins took on new forms and were made of wax, wood or heavy fabric with iron feet. The French made the 1st fashion mannequins of paper mache. Early 1900's: Mannequins Become Realistic Visual Merchandisers WWI brought a revolution in women's clothing and mannequins became more lifelike. Sculptor Lester Gaba created "The Gaba Girls" from plaster, which was a hit with socialites. Mid 1900's: Mannequins Reflect the Life and Times of Humans 23 With The Depression and WWII, store displays became sparser and sad looking mannequins emerged. Later, happier mannequins emerged with smart new features, such as holes for pipes. The 1950's & 60's: New Materials, Designs and Innovations Emerge Fiberglass and plastic mannequins materialized. Mannequin artists can create any design, including smiling women, men and child mannequins, which were popular at the time. TODAY Fixtures & Displays is a Leader in Mannequin Design F&D is today's mannequin pioneer, fashioning forms in all shapes, sizes, colors, materials and dimensions. From headless busts to full forms, F&D meets all store and window display needs. Fun Fact: The word Mannequin is derived from the Dutch Mannekijn, Mannequin Movie: Kim Cattrall plays a mannequin that comes to life & falls in love with co-star Andrew McCarthy. which literally means "little man." Information Shared by www.modernstorefixture.com