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I received a neat old dress form from a friend. She found it was being thrown out. The owner was born in 1901. It has neat little claw foot feet. How do I date it? I have pictures on my flickr account that you can see. You can go here for a picture of her front and can see other photo's of her: http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1395/1482771937_4e4689ebe9.jpg?v=0
Thanks so much for any help/advice you can give me.
--Cathy
Hello Cathy,
I'm afraid I'm out of my depth when it comes to dress forms. I did however find a website that you may be interested in (see below). It gives the history of dress forms and hopefully if you contact them, they will be able to answer your question.
Good luck.
Irene
See: http://www.shapelyshadow.com/_main/Index.cfm?page=api/history.cfm&pageTitle=Shap...
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- Michael Andrew Wilson
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- Fred Taylor
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Irene Schwall
Expertise
I have been a collector of antique sewing tools and thimbles for over 30 years. I am also a dealer in this field and sell on eBay under the name -- serengeti2. I am NOT, and I repeat NOT an expert on antique or vintage domestic household sewing machines used for everyday home sewing. I can offer help when it comes to TOY or miniature collectible sewing machines ONLY.
Experience
See information provided above.
Organizations
Thimble Collectors International
SCTC - Southern California Thimble Club
SDTC - San Diego Thimble Club
OTS - Ohio Thimble Seekers
Priscilla Nutmeggers - CT/MA/NH
Dorset Thimble Society - UK
Rund um den Fingerhut - Germany
www.925/1000.com
Cyberthimble on Yahoo
Publications
I belong to Thimble Collectors International & I chair the committee 'Publishing/Grants' and oversee the research and publication of booklets relating to sewing tools and thimbles.
I have also had articles published on needlework related topics.
Education/Credentials
See information provided above.
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