Description: Free Delivery one hour drive of NYC and local pick-up (Wayne NJ) Professional Shipping & Handling: quotes upon request # 1971 Professional Superior Model Form Co. Dress Form - Rare SPECIAL Edition Commercial Grade ## Professional Fashion Industry Heritage Piece A rare opportunity to own an authentic piece of American fashion industry history - a professional-grade Superior Model Form Co. dress form from 1971. This SPECIAL edition form represents the gold standard of mid-century garment industry equipment, coming from an era when American fashion manufacturing and custom dressmaking was a luxury. ### Distinguished Professional Lineage This is not a home sewing dress form, but a true professional model, as evidenced by: - "SPECIAL" designation marking it as a premium commercial grade form - Heavy-duty collapsible design for professional workroom use - Professional-grade cast iron mobile base with foot pedal - Industrial-quality height adjustment mechanism - Superior Model Form Co. branding - the industry leader for over 80 years ### Historical Context This form dates from 1971, a pivotal time in American fashion history when: - Department stores maintained professional alteration departments - Independent dressmakers and tailors were still prominent - Fashion design houses were flourishing - Professional fashion education was expanding The later hand modification of the date to "1991" tells its own story of long-term professional use and adaptation through two decades of American fashion industry evolution. ### Professional Features - Commercial-grade collapsible design for workroom efficiency - Mobile cast iron 4-wheel base with foot pedal - Professional-grade height adjustment spring mechanism - Original tan canvas covering - Size 10 form (vintage professional sizing) - Complete with original metal neck cap - All mechanical features fully functional ### Measurements See table picture ### Collector & Professional Value This form is particularly valuable for: - Fashion History Museums - Design School Archives - Vintage Fashion Collectors - High-End Vintage Clothing Dealers - Fashion Design Houses - Costume Departments - Professional Ateliers - Fashion History Researchers - Movies makers ### Historical Significance Superior Model Form Co., still operating today, was and remains the premier manufacturer of professional dress forms in America. Their forms were the standard in: - High-end fashion houses - Major department store alteration departments - Professional dressmaking establishments - Fashion design schools - Garment manufacturing facilities ### Authentication - Original Superior Model Form Co. markings - Verified 1971 manufacture date - All original mechanical components present *This dress form represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of professional American fashion industry equipment from a pivotal era. Its documented progression through two decades of professional use makes it an especially significant collector's piece.* ## Additional Notes Price reflects the historical significance and professional grade of this rare industry artifact. Serious collectors and institutions are welcome to contact the maker for more information
Price: 50 USD
Location: Wayne nj
End Time: 2025-01-23T20:36:55.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Custom Bundle: No
Date of Creation: 1971
Mannequin Style: Vintage
Molded Form Type: collapsable
Material: Fabric and Cast Iron
MPN: NA
Gender: Female
Costumer Type: Torso
Texture: Cloth
Modified Item: No
Brand: Superior Model Form Co
Display Body Part: Chest
Type: Dress Forms
Dress Form Type: missy
Mannequin Form Type: Half Body
Model: 1971
Age Group: Adult
Original/Reproduction: Original
Features: Included Stand
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Pose Type: Standing
