I am still continuing to add updates to the vintage Rootstein mannequin series I started last year to distract me during Covid lockdown. The collector who provided the photo’s and the content for the series continues to acquire…

Here is another example of mannequins that were designed to be displayed couple embracing. This is my favorite couple as they look so romantic and dramatic. The other romantic couple is here but they weren’t used a frequently…

This is my second post about the Rootstein “couples” that Rootstein designed to be displayed touching each other as if they were in a romantic embrace. That was back in the day when window displays provided street theatre,…

When was the last time you saw a mannequin that looked like a mature adult? Probably never. Rootstein, always the industry pioneer, released three mannequins that were “mature” looking. But unfortunately very few retailers purchased the mannequins. The…