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Living Pictures, Missing Persons

- Mannequins, Museums, and Modernity

About Living Pictures, Missing Persons

In the late 19th century, Scandinavian urban dwellers developed a passion for a modern sort of visual spectacle: objects and effigies brought to life in realistic scenes. The period 1880-1910 was the high point of mannequin display in Europe. This title explores this phenomenon.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780691050744
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 352
  • Published:
  • December 7, 2002
  • Dimensions:
  • 163x234x20 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 502 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: June 18, 2025

Description of Living Pictures, Missing Persons

In the late 19th century, Scandinavian urban dwellers developed a passion for a modern sort of visual spectacle: objects and effigies brought to life in realistic scenes. The period 1880-1910 was the high point of mannequin display in Europe. This title explores this phenomenon.

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