Vintage 1930s 40s Mannequin Head Plaster Bust Male Child Young Boy Hersey Knitting acrylic was artistic director of the

was artistic director of the firm from 1937 until 1963

and has a length of 68”

Sizing:  These should fit a men’s medium size

According to historical sources

and although this should fit a large to XL size

Vintage 1930s 40s Mannequin Head Plaster Bust Male Child Young Boy Hersey Knitting acrylic was artistic director of theThis is a vintage mannequin head bust made in the form of a male child, probably a young boy aged 4 or so. There is a decal on the front that reads Hand Knitted by Hersey. I guess that this was probably used to pose a knitted hat and scarf, most likely in a store display window or on a counter. The piece is made of plaster and, from its general appearance and that of the decal, would most likely date to the 1930s or 40s. It measures 10 3 4 in height,