The Andover Figures™​ System

Our gender-neutral mannequins fit extra-petite to extra-large women; small to medium-sized men; and juveniles. They can be easily fitted with soft arms and legs. Two types are available.

Traditional Mannequins

Traditional mannequins come equipped for display on any stand with a 5/8-inch pole. They are ideal for 360-degree viewing of dresses, coats, and other items that can accommodate a central pole. Mannequins can also be placed on a base for table-top display of bodices, waistcoats, and other short garments. Mannequins are not suitable for pants, shorts, or bathing suits, due to their central pole.
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Andover Figures mannequin M1, as sold.
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Andover Figures mannequin M1, padded out for use.

Suspension Forms

Shallower suspension forms are designed to hang from a wall bracket or a stand. They allow costume to be displayed against walls, in vitrines, or other locations where items will be viewed from the front and sides. Suspension forms make display of pants simple and are an excellent solution for unstructured garments. 
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Andover Figures suspension form S4, as sold.
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Andover Figures suspension form S4, padded out for use.
Every Andover Figure™ comes with a supply kit containing polyester batting, a sheath, an instructional booklet, a lock-nut, and a piece of show fabric to put the finishing touch on the visible neck and shoulder area. Our fabric choices include black, brown, tan, cream, white, pink, and chartreuse. We provide a lock-nut for your pole, which allows you to adjust how low or high the mannequin is. Our mannequins are designed to sit no less than two inches down on the pole for stability. All Andover Figures™​ mannequin sockets are 12 inches deep. ​

Building Your Own Stand

If you are building a stand, the pole must be long enough to ensure that the mannequin can be adjusted to the proper height for the costume. A narrower pole can be used but will require additional materials to assure stability. We recommend that you not build a stand until you have the Andover Figure™​ manikin ​in hand.

Purchasing a Stand

There are two commercially available stands that we recommend for Andover Figures™ mannequins. A round base is available in black and natural wood. A tripod-leg base is also available in black, white, and natural wood. Andover Figures™ suspension forms require a metal stand or equivalent. We recommend the following stand in white, black, and metallic grey, which is height adjustable.
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