This photo documentary was done by Chris Jepson in 2011. I believe the photos were taken at a Rootstein factory in the NYC area which has since been closed. Rootstein was purchased first by a Japanese company and then by Bonaveri and they moved the…

Since September is National Hispanic Heritage month, I am devoting this blog to all the Rootstein mannequins that were sculpted  from models of Hispanic descent. 1 Simone – Puerto Rican 2 Pal (Palmira) Henry – Afro Latina from Puerto Rico 3 Violetta Sanchez – Spain…

I believe this might be the only Afro-Latina mannequin that Rootstein sculpted. Pal (Palmira) Henry was Puerto Rican, fluent in Spanish and English. This Pal Henry mannequin is pose code PAS6, custom sculpture head on Classic and Symbol Series pose S6, for Saks Fifth Avenue. A very…

I am collaborating with Rootstein collectors to create an online resource where everything you ever wanted to know about Rootstein mannequins is in an organized manner. Product catalogues, photos and articles about Rootstein mannequins will now be on this Pinterest Board Currently both male and…