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Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Store display mannequins mannequin perfect antique vintage to mod sales tool
When was the first mannequin made ?
If you google Mannequin history , you will find fascinating facts.
In yesteryear's world, the first recorded mannequins used , were wire . Made for the royals' seamstress or tailor. The measurements of the mannequin were the measurements of the royal highness etc to avoid embarrassment in the fitting room.
Google , Lester Gaba , and you will read a fascinating true story. Don't miss this fascinating story , especially if you enjoy the glamour history of New York's High Society . His mannequins even wore jewelry from Tiffany.
Before Lester Gaba , mannequins were rather crude , serving the purpose of displaying clothes in the retail store window.
After Lester Gaba created the six Gaba girls mannequins, the world of retail store windows displays changed.
Mannequins so realistic, many people thought they knew the person that posed for the creation of the mannequin. Remember that funny Seinfeld show that had a mannequin that looked like Elaine ?
My friend Marnie has a mannequin in her shop that really does remind me of her.
In today's technical world , buying on line is easier if one can see the item displayed on a mannequin.
Once there were at least a dozen mannequins in our home wearing antique fashions from the 1800's to the Flapper era. Only a few remain due to selling the rest to make room for our other collections.
I can remember going to an auction years ago that had a room full of fabulous mannequins. I bought as many as I could fit into my little truck, including 2 sitting on the front seat with me as I drove home.
Two nude mannequins in the front seat , while driving Interstate 81 , is a memory I will always enjoy. I was serenaded almost the whole way home by huge rigs truck drivers honking their horns while waving with huge grins on their faces.
Thanks to the Gaba Girls , the world of the mannequin has never been the same
Cheers to Mr Gaba and the Gaba girls, you are forever timeless
Antique vintage shop Ruby Lane Blog Talk Radio know who you buy from
Ruby Lane , http://www.rubylane.com/ , the on line site that has antique to vintage shops ,
continues broadcasting fascinating interviews with their shop owners.
Listen to one of these interviews and you will enjoy knowing who the shop owner is. What knowledge do they have of the items they are offering and learn the dedication Ruby Lane shop owners have for their on line , Ruby Lane and Ruby Plaza shops.
The interviewer , Karen Frishman , asks the right questions. The questions , you , as a shopper , would enjoy knowing about the shop owner. Here is the link to the Radio Blog interview,
The shop owner , Linda Grossman , knows vintage Bakelite. This is a must hear interview for anyone interested in Bakelite. She offers important tips about buying Bakelite too.
Her shop , Evelynne's Oldies But Goodies,
has many items , not just Bakelite.
She is a very interesting , friendly , positive thinking , shop owner.
Ruby Lane Blog Talk Radio connects you with the shop owner as though you are walking into a brick and mortar shop.
The on line shop owner , has the shop you can shop without having to drive to , and on line shops are open 24 / 7 .
Today's world really does keep getting better , no matter what
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