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Late 19th c. Expandable Metal Skirt Form c.1887

$225
$29523% Off
£169.79
£222.6123% Off
€197.61
€259.0823% Off
CA$317.64
CA$416.4623% Off
A$318.79
A$417.9723% Off
CHF 185.90
CHF 243.7323% Off
MX$3,875.61
MX$5,081.3623% Off
NOK 2,136.16
NOK 2,800.7523% Off
SEK 2,196.93
SEK 2,880.4323% Off
DKK 1,477.08
DKK 1,936.6223% Off

About the Item

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. 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.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 53 in (134.62 cm)Diameter: 30 in (76.2 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1887-1888
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Industrial SKU 1181stDibs: LU1280248690452

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