Black Wire Dress Form with Crown Cross

This is not a garment - it's a wire dress form/mannequin used for displaying clothing, not an actual piece of clothing or fashion. · 1960s · American

A sculptural wire dress form constructed from thin black metal wire in a cage-like framework. The torso section features vertical and horizontal wire elements creating a ribbed bodice structure with defined bust and waist areas. Above sits an ornate crown form made of curved wire elements radiating outward, topped with a simple cross. The entire piece is mounted on a tall vertical pole with a circular wire base stand. The construction demonstrates mid-century modern aesthetic sensibilities with its minimal linear approach and geometric framework, functioning as both fashion industry tool and artistic object.