Mounted infant draping busts, c. 1900

Used during the design process for pinning fabric to, the rare antique busts are made from wood covered in calico fabric hand-stitched over thin, tufted padding; each stencilled with a number and raised on a wooden base. From 32–35cm high; 20cm wide. Age wear, with fraying and some holes to fabric; the bases lightly warped with age