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What is a dummy board?
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Dummy boards were flat cutouts of people that were painted to resemble other people in a household. It’s believed that they originated in Holland in the 17th century and quickly became a popular item to have in the home. They create the appearance of other people being in a home and are sometimes called silent companions. Their true purpose isn’t entirely understood. Shop a collection of dummy boards from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique English Painted Wood Firescreen Flower Basket Dummy Board
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Englishpainted wood firescreen flower basket dummy board
During the 18th and 19th
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Paintings
Materials
Wood
Rare 19th Century Decorated Tole Dummy Board
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A rare C19th decorated tole dummy board constructed as stick stand, depicting a terrier with red
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Tin
English Painted Wood Dummy Board Depicting a Royal Navy Lieutenant
Located in Southampton, NY
English painted wood dummy board depicting a royal navy lieutenant.
Inscribed 'Made in England' on
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1960s Remington Rifle Life Size Advertising Dummy Board Seated Bond/ Mod Girl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Advertising Dummy Board. This custom store advertising board was created to promote Remington Rifles and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Figure James Bond 007 Pierce Brosnan Goldeneye Painted Film Dummy Board
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Fun conversation piece - James Bond in your home.
Great dumb waiter or prop, bigger than life size.
For the movie or film enthusiast. Measure: 81"high.
Category
1990s English Contemporary Art
Materials
Plywood
19th Century Dummyboard, Folk Art from Sweden
Located in Brecht, BE
Found in Sweden, this lifesize dummy board is a unique and quirky object,
contemporary art to me.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish More Folk Art
Materials
Wood
