This is a highly sought-after, piece of 1930s seaside advertising memorabilia, typically identifying as a 1935 Women’s Channel Crossing Tournament Mannequin. These mannequins were utilized as store displays or commemorative promotional items to celebrate channel swimming events in the mid-1930s. They were made from Papier-mâché, common for lightweight, hand-painted, moulded retail displays of the 1930s. They were of a female torso bust designed to showcase one-piece swimming costumes. It features distinct, hand-painted lettering that reads “Women’s Channel Crossing Tournament 1935”. It stands on a metal tripod stand, often designed for tabletop or low-counter display.  Generally, measures around 46–48 inches tall. Historically they were linked to seaside advertising at locations such as Coney Island, New York, and English swimming competitions. (1034A) Dimensions: Height 116cm