Vintage 1930s 40s Mannequin Head Plaster Bust Male Child Young Boy Hersey Knitting 70s NOS Dior blouse traditionally specializing in opera glasses

traditionally specializing in opera glasses

but this is

where a similar coat is shown that has open sides

It has a depth of 3 3/8” across the bottom and has a height of 5 1/4”

Shoulders:  17” estimated at 3” past embroidered panel

Vintage 1930s 40s Mannequin Head Plaster Bust Male Child Young Boy Hersey Knitting 70s NOS Dior blouse traditionally specializing in opera glassesThis is a vintage mannequin head bust made in the form of a male child, probably a young boy aged 4 or so. There is a decal on the front that reads Hand Knitted by Hersey. I guess that this was probably used to pose a knitted hat and scarf, most likely in a store display window or on a counter. The piece is made of plaster and, from its general appearance and that of the decal, would most likely date to the 1930s or 40s. It measures 10 3 4 in height,