Mannequin

A mannequin (also called a manikin, dummy, lay figure, or dress form) is a doll used by artists, tailors, dressmakers, windowdressers and others especially to display or fit clothing.

Mannequins in a clothing shop in Canada

During the 1950s, mannequins were used in nuclear tests to help show the effects of nuclear weapons on humans.[1][2]

References
  1. "Nuclear Test Mannequins". Seattle Times Trinity Web. Seattle Times Company. 1995.
  2. Trivedi, Bijal P. (15 July 2002). "Archaeologists Explore Cold War Nuclear Test Site". National Geographic News.
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