Mannequin Collection

Malcolm McLarens shop sex on The Kings Road. 5th December 1976

Italy, The Disturbing muses
Giorgio De Chirico (1888-1978), The Disturbing Muses, ca. 1956

Male dummy showing acupuncture meridians & points
Acupuncture dummy. Front view of a male acupuncture dummy showing meridians and acupuncture points. There are twelve main meridians (coloured lines)

Star Wars Exhibition on display at the Science Museum, London, 30th December 1977. C-3PO, android programmed for etiquette and protocol

Chinese acupuncture model. Foot of a Chinese acupuncture model, with marking and numbers and labels to show the acupuncture points and lines (meridians)

Joanna Lumley, actress who stars as Purdey in The New Avengers TV Series, poses with a likeness of herself, designed by Adele Rootstein

Malcolm McLarens shop sex on The Kings Road. 5th December 1976

Hazel Lavery in a Lucile gown for Petticoat Lane Tombola WWI
Hazel, Lady Lavery, wife of painter Sir John Lavery pictured as the artist in a tableau staged for a charity event during the First World War called Petticoat Lane

Fashion-Saint-Laurent
French fashion designer Yves Saint-Laurent has a drink with his models in January 1960. AFP / STF / AFP PHOTO / STAFF

Parisian Luxury
circa 1824: A Parisian gentleman takes a bath attended by his barber and manicurist. George Cruikshank (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Mannequin In The Nude
Undraped mannequins in the window of a London shop before the sales, circa 1930. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

60S Girl / Window
A blonde model in a striped jacket adjusts her sunglasses in the window of a boutique. Date: 1960s

Clothing on sale, Bangkok, Thailand, Asia

Harry Ogle (16) - Dress Designer seen here fitting one of his designs. June 1952 C3179-001

Army Education Exhibition at Eltham Palace: inspecting a German miners dress uniform in the section " Germany Under Control". Date: 1946

A colorful shop in Vila do Abraao, Ilha Grande, Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Colorful mannequins at the window of a local house, Vila do Abraao, Ilha Grande, Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

A humorist in France. An elopement (colour litho)
8656376 A humorist in France. An elopement (colour litho) by Hardy, Dudley (1867-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: A humorist in France. An elopement. Man making off with a mannequin)

Come along, John! I can show you something better at home! (coloured photo)
8656437 Come along, John! I can show you something better at home! (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Come along, John)

The youth looks at a woman here (colour litho)
8656609 The youth looks at a woman here (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The youth looks at a woman here. The old man here)

Modesalon / Fashion Salon (colour litho)
8666235 Modesalon / Fashion Salon (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modesalon)

The new world, the discovery of the Americas: Briard while he hits a mannequin
5313702 The new world, the discovery of the Americas: Briard while he hits a mannequin.; SeM Studio/UIG.

Y.W.C.A., between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Y.W.C.A., between c1915 and 1918. Women making dresses at the Y.W.C.A during World War I. One dress has a striped skirt and star-patterned top which resembles an American flag.

Dressed up
Marc Apers

Top of the world
Terry F

Down the Garden Path
Peter Hammer

"Cocoon"
Maryam Zahirimehr

The Enabler
Tumblr . Timothy Tichy

Palmers
Robert Semnic

The three forms of Woman
Olga Mest

The ironers
Christine von Diepenbroek

A bird in the hand
Chris Hamilton

Parts
Tahsin Gun

Leaving (from my series "Alone")
Dieter Matthes

Going Underground
Chris Hamilton

Listening to each other
Brig Barkow

Compatible
PAUL BAYBUT

Men's Fashions, 1925, (1956). Creator: Eugene Atget
Men's Fashions, 1925, (1956)

Mannequin, 1926-27, (1956). Creator: Eugene Atget
Mannequin, 1926-27, (1956)

Le Théâtre français réduit...à se servir... 1858. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le Theatre francais reduit...a se servir... 1858. Le Theatre francais reduit, par suite de la disette des reines de tragedies, a se servir d'une reine-mannequin

Elliott, Taylor, Woolfenden, first floor from front, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Elliott, Taylor, Woolfenden, first floor from front, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915

Elliott, Taylor, Woolfenden, cloak and suit, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Elliott, Taylor, Woolfenden, cloak and suit, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915

Elliott, Taylor, Woolfenden, north aisle, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Elliott, Taylor, Woolfenden, north aisle, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915

Les Mannequins Politiques, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les Mannequins Politiques, 19th century. Political models

Mrs. Lansing's Bandbox, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Mrs
Mrs. Lansing's Bandbox, between 1910 and 1920. Eleanor Foster was the wife of American lawyer and diplomat Robert Lansing

Learning dressmaking, 1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Learning dressmaking, 1904

Hat Mannequin, c. 1937. Creator: Howard Weld
Hat Mannequin, c. 1937

Hat Mannequin and Bonnet, c. 1937. Creator: Howard Weld
Hat Mannequin and Bonnet, c. 1937

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In the vibrant world of fashion, mannequins have played a pivotal role in shaping trends and pushing boundaries. From Malcolm McLaren's iconic shop on The Kings Road in 1976, where sex and style collided to create a cultural revolution, to the male dummy showcasing acupuncture meridians and points, these lifeless figures have become more than just silent observers. Venturing into Italy, we encounter "The Disturbing Muses, " where mannequins embody haunting beauty that captivates our imagination. In China, an acupuncture model stands tall as a testament to ancient healing practices while seamlessly blending with the realm of fashion. Speaking of fashion, who can forget Yves Saint Laurent's masterpieces? These Parisian luxury creations find their perfect canvas on elegant mannequins that bring them to life. But sometimes even haute couture needs a touch of audacity - enter the daring concept of "Mannequin In The Nude, " challenging societal norms and celebrating artistic expression. Traveling back in time to World War I era London, we witness Hazel Lavery draped in a Lucile gown for Petticoat Lane Tombola. This snapshot showcases how mannequins not only display garments but also preserve moments frozen in history. Stepping into modern times, we meet Harry Ogle at just sixteen years old; his passion for design evident as he meticulously fits one of his creations onto a mannequin. This glimpse reminds us that creativity knows no age limits. Revisiting the swinging sixties brings us face-to-face with a young girl gazing longingly through a window adorned with fashionable attire. Mannequins serve as both inspiration and aspiration for those seeking sartorial liberation during this transformative decade. Beyond the realm of fashion lies another facet: education. At Eltham Palace's Army Education Exhibition, mannequins take center stage as they educate visitors about military history while donning uniforms that once symbolized bravery and sacrifice.