Wonderful 1930s deco manikin. But how do you use it?

once upon a time...

when i was managing a brick and mortar ~

we got in BOXES of old band uniforms. we were excited, but a bit perplexed in how to effectively display them.

we had a Wonder Boy, Steve, who was an excellent artist: he decided to make Beatles hangers in the style of Sargent Pepper's Heart Club Band members: they were simply the faces drawn/painted on nice weight paper and attached to cardboard (to strengthen them from behind) and then we attached them to hangers, which we hung the band uniforms on.

It was a HUGE success: we were featured in the local paper as well as the college rag ~ and we SOLD OUT of the band jackets (and hats, and spats...)

POINT BEING: you could simply use her as a very stylish way to hang a garment/or complete outfit. you may have to pin in from behind, but her face is FABulous, and i'm sure she'd help sell whatever she happens to wear!!!

she is SO GREAT!! :wow22:
 
I am wondering if she had a twin sister and a pole went into that hole. She faced out and the pole ran behind her and a twin of her was the other support for the pole on the other side, or if it were more sturdy, it was just a rectangular piece and they formed a rack. Since it would be low (unless she was an amazon), it would be for fine scarves on hangers, skirts, or maybe dresses that were hung from their waistbands. She might not stand on her own, but if there were two of them or something else on the other side, it would work. She could then have worn a blouse or something where the pole came out between her blouse and skirt, etc. Or maybe she was loaded with accessories. if she had arms, I could imagine that she could wear a blouse and it would be just like seeing it on a hanger. She could have also been decorated with wrapped fabric to simulate an outfit.

This may be far fetched, but its what I thought of first since the hole seems perfectly round and not jagged or irregular.

Also, in a practical sense, she could be used to load up with scarves or necklaces or to photograph such.

I would imagine if you made two pieces out of wood or metal that she could slip into like paper dolls do to stand up or made a piece whre her whole bottom edge slipped into, she would stand on her own.

I know, y'all must think I've been drinking...but I don't. It is just what came to mind. I have no documented basis for any of my warblings.

I do see how she could be used for draping fabric, but what else came to mind is that she was part of a sign - like a 3d piece on a big building. but maybe that's far fetched
 
Hey I know this one.. She was a "WOODIKIN" I have a picture of one also without arms AND I have a jpeg.file somewhere of the original copyright that shows the diagram. You could have arms made if you have a local carpenter. I don't have time right this moment but later tonight I'll dig through my archives and post it !!
:camera:
Stay tuned to this post!
 
WOODIKIN hey I\'m BACK!!

Ok :sunshine:
I came through on this one.
She was invented and copyrighted in 1932 please follow link to picture ( I DO NOT HAVE ONE AND I'M NOT TRYING TO SELL ANYONE ANYTHING) hopefully not violating any rules. This is just to educate.
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Bon-Vintage/woodikin6.jpg
Oscar N Segall is her daddy. It looks like the hole has no significance what so ever? Curious-er and curious-er.
Link to the picture of the one I saw she was polished and varnished...shiny!
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Bon-Vintage/woodikin3.jpg
Hope this will help you.
~BV:sunshine:
 
Originally posted by vintageclothesline
ooh, I like the idea of those band uniforms...I have about 20 old band uniforms!!
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Linda, I used to have a photo of this window display; if i find it :scratchchin: i'll post it for you.
 
Thank you Linn for claring that up for me. I want to post but I haven't listed anything in so long. I will be re-listing this summer and I hope to join the guild. Once I get things going again.:USETHUMBUP:
 
Very cool! You can find a little more info at USPTO.gov (search under D87760 in the patent search area) which will show the original patent filing. Only one additional page - but interesting reading. Alas, no explanation of the hole in her midesection. Perhaps it was meant for a stablization rod of some kind? Maybe something that was protruding from a wall that you sort of "attached" her to? Totally freestyling here and I do drink but sadly am not right now! :)
 
Thanks ms. grossmyer,
but that is why I posted the link to the patent for anothertimevintageapparel
in my previous post ... so they could see that icon in all her glory and the original design. ~BV
 
DeCoDiva - From what I could see, your link is to the diagram that was submitted with the patent application - at least that is all I can see. As I mentioned in my post, there is ADDITIONAL info available at USPTO.gov as you can actually see a PDF of the actual written application itself which, for some history buffs like me, might make for interesting reading. Was simply adding a little bit of information to the puzzle and was not my intention to upset you.

Perhaps you posted both pages of the patent application and I missed it - if so, I apologize.
 
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