Late 19th c. Expandable Metal Skirt Form c.1887
$275
ABOUT
This Victorian-era dress form is a tailor's dream from the late 1800s. With its ingenious expandable design, it accommodates skirts of virtually any circumference. The cast metal and bronze construction proudly displays its patent dates (November 29, 1887 and June 12, 1888), making it both a functional vintage tool and a conversation-starting piece of fashion history.
- CREATOR Unknown.
- DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1887-1888.
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MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Fabric, Metal, Bronze, Cast Iron.
- CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Expands properly. Lower base not original.
- DIMENSIONS H 37-53 in. W 9-30 in.
HISTORY
Unknown.
