Lingerie on a Dress Form Mannequin Limoges Box Figurine, Retired
A dressmaker's mannequin wearing lingerie gives this porcelain piece a playful, boudoir mood. It is a retired design, a hand-painted porcelain Limoges box made in Limoges, France.
Behind the Dressing Screen
The dress form is a classic image from Paris ateliers, where gowns and undergarments were fitted, pinned and adjusted by hand. Showing it dressed in lingerie gives the subject a flirtatious twist, a wink at the fashion house fitting room rather than the runway.
Bridal Shower Wink
This is the sort of piece that gets a laugh when it is unwrapped at a bridal shower or a bachelorette weekend, and then quietly earns a permanent spot on the bride's dresser. It also suits an anniversary, a Valentine's Day surprise, or a friend who runs a lingerie boutique.
Retired Fashion Pieces
- A retired design, hand-painted in Limoges, France
- Belongs in a fashion, dressmaking or lingerie grouping
- Pairs with the black and white lingerie mannequin pieces
Once a design leaves production, fashion box collectors start watching for it on the secondary market. Mannequin subjects in particular have a loyal following, and collectors often like to set two or three side by side to suggest a tiny shop window. On a vanity or inside a mirrored cabinet, it adds a light touch of Paris glamour.