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Title
Dress form
Date Created and/or Issued
1908/ /
Contributing Institution
History San Jose Research Library
Collection
History San Jose Online Catalog
Rights Information
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Description
Dress maker's form, adjustable form changing for suitable size. Low bust shaping "S curve shape of 1900's, markings "Pat" Dec 1, 1908. Knit fabric cover bodice portion, wire metal cage for skirt (full) stands on metal pedestal w/four wheels. Cloth covered cardboard forms (12 sections) upper portion; lower portion adjustable flat metal and wire sections on an adjustable metal stand. On wheels.
Type
image
Identifier
8653440F-8364-4AFF-93CD-333833216967
1992-79-10
Subject
Dress forms
Mannequins
Textile industry--History
Textile industry
Textiles
Clothing & dress
Clothing industry

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