This French female mannequin was designed to show off orthopedic knitted undergarments and containment belts—because even back in the 1920s, marketing wasn’t just about beauty, it was about “functionality with flair.” Standing 33.75 inches tall on its original wooden base, the figure is made of black buffered paper maché, giving it a surprisingly sculptural presence despite its utilitarian purpose. The mannequin wears its original knit pieces—practical, flesh-toned garments that blur the line between medical necessity and fashion experiment.
W 10" x D 10" x H 33.75"
This French female mannequin was designed to show off orthopedic knitted undergarments and containment belts—because even back in the 1920s, marketing wasn’t just about beauty, it was about “functionality with flair.” Standing 33.75 inches tall on its original wooden base, the figure is made of black buffered paper maché, giving it a surprisingly sculptural presence despite its utilitarian purpose. The mannequin wears its original knit pieces—practical, flesh-toned garments that blur the line between medical necessity and fashion experiment.
W 10" x D 10" x H 33.75"
