Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Been Looking For A Friend....

....and she found me today.  Back in 1996 when I started in this crazy business I bought a wonderful old dress form, and promptly sold her. What was I thinking?  Since then I've seen a few like her, but there were always too many Georges on the tags.

 Today I stopped at a little antique mall that I rarely visit and there she was.

 She was tagged with a very reasonable price.

 Her fine form was obscured by a poodle skirt and a wool coat.  The salesperson cheerfully disrobed her so that I could check out her assets, and called the dealer who graciously lowered the price a bit.
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I think she was waiting there, just for me. Ever feel that way about your finds?


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15 comments:

  1. Gina at Vintage Junk in My TrunkOctober 6, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    She is very beautiful -- congratulations on your find!

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  2. Shabby Vintage JunkOctober 6, 2010 at 9:10 PM

    Oh my HEAVENS Jan....She's BREATHTAKING....And pefectly PERFECTLY shabby....i SO wish I had one like her....NEXT TRIP I'm bringin' some back with me....YOU BETCHA....!!

    So GLAD you found her....!

    Cheers for now Lovey,
    Tamarah :o)

    PS: Oh yes....I'd LOVE to be able to 'ditch' it right this minute....I must be 'patient' though.... ** wink **

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  3. MargoOctober 6, 2010 at 9:30 PM

    Oh how perfect she is. Love the industrial look of all her metal, Oh the stories she could tell.
    great find.
    Margo

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  4. A Treasured PastOctober 6, 2010 at 10:00 PM

    Hi Jan, oh she is breathtaking, its one of the nicest I have seen. It really must have been fate...Tamara x

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  5. AngelaOctober 6, 2010 at 10:15 PM

    She is a beauty!!

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  6. Lady LibertyOctober 6, 2010 at 11:18 PM

    Score!!!

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  7. Sandi~A Cottage MuseOctober 7, 2010 at 5:31 AM

    Oh she is stunning!! I've recently had a day like that too, finding something that was just waiting for me to take it home!

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  8. Shabby Vintage JunkOctober 7, 2010 at 5:32 AM

    Jan this is my FOURTH visit back to this post....I have a SERIOUS crush on this piece.... ** sigh ** ....Is it May yet....hahahaha....!

    Cheers Lovey,
    Tamarah :o)

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  9. Garden Antqs VintageOctober 7, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    What a super fabulous manny, look at the wire top too. Thanks for stopping by and hope you have a great rest of the week.

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  10. VirginiaroseOctober 7, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    Your new friend is lovely,you are so lucky to find her.

    HAVE A GREAT DAY GINGER

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  11. saltbox
    treasures    October 8, 2010 at 1:41 AM

    She is lovely!
    ~ Julie

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  12. Jan HenningsOctober 8, 2010 at 6:30 AM

    WOW!! Love this piece :)

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  13. Cheryl ~ ZanyMaydOctober 8, 2010 at 3:42 PM

    Congrats, She's Incredible ~ I'm waiting on a Her, Just like Yours..... Have a Wonderful Weekend.
    Cheryl

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  14. VictorianCobwebOctober 11, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    This is the one thing I do miss from a dissolving of partnerships! Her name was Lizzie (Border - no head! LOL) and I can count a thousand and one times when I could have used her ample assistance over the years.

    One day I too will find a new Lizzie to replace her - when the time is right and when she is a "few less Georges"!

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  15. AntiqueChaseNovember 10, 2010 at 1:58 PM

    I would love to find a dress form.. they are so expensive! i'm your newest follower.

    Come see me @ antiquechase.blogspot.com

    Thanks!

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