The Andover Figures System

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

Traditional Manikins

Traditional manikins 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. Manikins can also be placed on a base for table-top display of bodices, waistcoats, and other short garments. Manikins are not suitable for pants, shorts, or bathing suits.
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Andover Figures manikin M1.
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Andover Figures manikin M1 padded out.

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.
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Andover Figures suspension form S4 padded out.
Every Andover Figure comes with a supply kit containing polyester batting, a sheath, an instructional booklet, and a piece of show fabric to put the finishing touch on the visible neck and shoulder area. Our fabric choices include brown, tan, cream, white, pink, and chartreuse. Our friction-fit socket allows you to adjust how low or high the manikin sits on a pole. Our manikins are designed to sit no less than two inches down on the pole for stability. All Andover Figures manikin 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 manikin can be adjusted to the proper height for the costume. A narrower pole can be used but will require a hose clamp or other hardware to set the height. We recommend that you not build a stand until you have the Andover Figure manikin
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Purchasing a Stand

There are two commercially available stands that we recommend for Andover Figures manikins. A round base is available in black and natural wood. A tripod-leg base is also available in black, white, and natural wood. A commercially available metal stand is available that allows Andover Figures suspension forms to be placed anywhere in a room. It is available in white, black, and metallic grey, and adjusts to any height.
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