Antique 1900's Hall-Borchert Metal Adjustable Dress Form Empress Sz 1 Chicago/NY

Description

Antique 1900's Hall-Borchert Metal Adjustable Dress Form Empress Size 1
Chicago - New York
WOW! You are looking at a very rare antique Edwardian era Hall-Borchert adjustable dress form mannequin.
Main body is composed of individual sections, each of which is fully adjustable from within, with some sections have multiple direction adjustments.
Even the neck has expandable sections.
Each section is wrapped in cloth. Adjustable cage forms lower portion which has different adjustable sections. A central shaft extends from top to bottom, which is also adjustable with a unique spring adjustment.
Heavy cast iron base features claw feet and casters and is marked "Hall-Borchert Dress Form Co. New York Chicago".
Ranges in height from approx. 60" to 70", with a width of approx. 14" and depth of approx. 11 1/4". Cast Iron base measures approx. 18" x 18".
This is in EXCELLENT condition, especially considering its antiquity. All panels and sections are present and accounted for. No rips or tears in the cloth.
The adjustments are oxidized but still movable. Appears to have all adjustment keys, including an extra one attached to the piece. There are normal signs of its age, such as some discoloration in the cloth and oxidation on the surface of some of  metal portions. Being sold exactly as it is pictured above.
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