We’re back from Oregon and it was a fantastic weekend of art, culture, coastlines and antiquing. I wasn’t having much luck with the vintage/antique stores until Ryan came across this amazing, in-perfect-condition adjustable dress form. It was sitting in the corner of an antique mall in Newport, Oregon a few minutes away from the aquarium (which is amazing, btw – everyone should visit). I have the original box and instructional manual, although the stand is missing. Total cost: $35.00.
I’m not sure how old it is, but judging from this ad I found via Google News, it’s probably from the 1960s. According to the ad, it adjusts from a size 8 to a 20 and is so easy even a schoolgirl can use it. It’s made out of high-grade Alpha Cellulose impregnanted (yes the ad uses that word) with DuPont Neoprene for long life and durability. Throw it on the floor, kick it, beat it – see how wonderfully it stands up.
I’m not sure what I’m going to do with it yet – first thing I’ll need to figure out is how I’m going to make a stand for it. I’m picturing it in the corner of my room with some great jewelry draped over it or some vintage silk scarves. Here are some more photos of the front and back.
Ours didn’t come with a manual. Try searching on eBay or Google images?
Love this is it still available?