• the story of the dolls the milliners head 1 01
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    Mannequin dolls have been known since ancient times, but they became widespread in the 18th and 19th centuries, during the Industrial Revolution in Europe. Traders used mannequins made of wood and papier-mache to demonstrate outfits and to send samples of the latest fashion to other cities. Mannequins were made not only for dresses and underwear, but also for hats. In these ...