My mannequin heads were made by Decoeyes (Jerry & Susie) in the U. Since Jerrys mannequin heads were so well made, I found them to be completely addictive and I have a lot of them. I will be listing them whenever I can, but this will take time. I used them mainly for photography and many are like new but others have sustained some bumps and bruises, which I will describe to the best of my ability and include in the pictures. These were made of some sort of resin and are nearly unbreakable. There were ones that were cast in what he called Waxi-Cast and I believe I can point those out, as they have a darker complexion than the rest. They were all cast from original mannequin heads of the period and all work was done by hand, including painting and casting. I actually have one that is old and one that is new (Ivy), and I treasure them both as you can really see how he made his mannequin heads so well. The name of this mannequin head is Pam. The following is an exact quote from Decoeyes original description of Pam. This is a precise REPLICA of an unusual 1940’s department store display bust that was molded directly from a vintage model. While the original piece was discovered in “The Land Down Under”, she most likely arrived in Australia via manufacture in Great Britain. This model was made available by a dear friend from “Detroit City”. This is one of the finest sculptures that I have seen and was done by an unknown master of this art. The hair is absolutely beautiful. The paint scheme is entirely my fantasy and came from my love of gypsy folklore. The height is approximately 14″ and the forehead circumference is 22 1/2″ (large hat size). Apparel is for display only and is not included in the final sale. This model was cast with our own technique that we have named “Waxi-Cast”. The material used is our own blend of a made in the USA non-toxic and very durable urethane. The skin is formed with different layers of translucency and resembles the old wax heads of this era. There is a 1 1/4 hole in the bottom that safely permits display on a stand if you so desire. This mannequin head is in excellent condition, with the exception of a tiny scratch on one of her back curls (hardly noticeable, I didn’t even see it the first time I inspected her) and will display your hats beautifully. I have tried to picture the scratch. She is perfect for the tilt/topper hats of the period. I don’t believe the model I have is made from “Waxi-Cast” (I could be wrong), as her complexion is light. She has tiny holes in her earlobes for pierced post earrings (Im not really sure they will fit as the holes are really small). She has brown/black hair, hand painted (partially closed) brown eyes, an unusual beauty mark, and wonderful make-up. Please look at the pictures, as they are part of the description. She is marked on the bottom as follows: Decoeyes, 5-21-4, Pam. The following was one of Decoeyes favorite quotes. There is hardly anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little cheaper, and the people who consider price only are this man’s lawful prey! Decoeyes mannequins are the ONLY ones I know of that are EXACT reproductions of vintage ones. It’s nice to have one of the old ones but they invariably have chips, cracks, have been repainted (sometimes very crudely), and who knows what? And most are made of plaster, which isn’t nearly as durable as the resin that was used by Decoeyes. Im sure you will love this mannequin head, as I did for so many years! The item “Decoeyes Mannequin Head/Bust Vintage 1940s Style Store Hat Display UNUSUAL Pam” is in sale since Sunday, February 26, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Advertising\Merchandise & Memorabilia\Mannequins”. The seller is “somewhereintime6766″ and is located in Nesconset, New York. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Brand: DECO EYES
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
