For antique metal threads, tassels, ribbons & trims click here: velvetandmetal. You select the one you want using drop down menu. These are hard to find and #1 thru #4 are authentic old. No major tears or holes in the fabrics.
But some are with age stains and/or dusty/patina. The cage dress form #5 is contemporary c. #1 dress form is antique and with narrow slim hips/waistline. Darker muslin type covering, blackened wood accents, missing top finial.
Slight wobble to form suggesting the base may need to be tightened somehow. But i've had this one for may years and it stands just fine. Height is not adjustable, antique form as is.
#2 dress form is marked fashion and has original metal hardware. Wooden base bottom, linen is nice, no tears, light age coloring. #3 dress form is marked penn and has original metal hardware. Under the form is a wooden base bottom, . Linen is nice, adjustable height. #4 dress form is french and has silken soft fabric covering the body. Not sure how this form was used, note light staining. Base is wooden and a repair was made to spinet. See photo where i've shown you the repair area. Slight wobble, i've had this for years and it never bothered me.#5 wire cage with lid, . Contemporary 1990s, top can be removed to store things inside. I used it to hold used spool (all spools are not included, sorry).
Spools are used for example only. See all photos as they tell the best picture possible and please ask questions before purchasing. This is not brand new and may have age patina or staining, pulls in the threads, loose threads, holes, be "scrap or remnant" condition. The laces and linens i sell in this shop are either from french brocantes, estate liquidations, designer's stash or warehouse closures. They range in age and condition and they are offered as-is and as-found. I'll point out the flaws that i readily see but please keep in mind, due to the age and nature of my textiles, they're not perfect and not pristine. Sorry but i can't combine orders which cross over into my other stores.Each store's order is processed separately and usually on different days. This item is made of handmade antique lace, french antique lace, antique applique, antique french metal thread, antique ribbonwork flower, handmade silk flower, french boudoir, antique roses ribbonwork, antique doll corset, french corset, half scale dress form, antique mannequin and antique sewing.