Papier-mâché mannequin, Paris, 19th century
Polychrome painted papier-mâché mannequin depicting a female figure with black hair and a scalloped bodice.
Mariottes appeared in the second half of the 18th century and served as supports for headdresses when they were not being worn. Because the mannequin’s shape resembled that of a real head, the headdress remained neatly pressed and in good shape; thus, milliners and headdress pressers frequently used mannequins in their work.
19th century, Paris
Height: 39 cm
Width: 15 cm
Depth: 22 cm
