One definition of a mannequin is " a dummy used to display clothes in a shop window." Well that might be a bit dated definition--but you get the idea.
We bought a mannequin and she ain't no dummy. Far from it. In fact she is sort of a vintage tattooed lady of sorts. And she needs no clothes.
We found this treasure at a local auction. She is a marked vintage Cavanaugh brand dress form with the very desirable adjustable foot pedal. A previous owner had completely covered her in shells, jewelry bits, marbles, rhinestones, pieces of broken glass and plates, vintage starfish, glittery beads--you name it--every inch of our lady is covered in mosaic artwork like a modern tattooed lady.
This may not be your idea of a decorator piece--but for these two antique dealers, this is nurvana. And a keeper.
One of the very first carnival sideshow tattooed ladies of PT Barnum days was named "La Belle Irene."
Meet Irene. She lives at our house.
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