My newly acquired mannequin head has been with me almost a week now.
He is staying in my living room and I have had some fun with him.
Vintage child size ear muffs found at Farm Chicks a few years ago.
Just darling.
An old estate sale found hat that my son Ben used to wear is a bit too roomy on him.
Child size vintage sunglasses fit him well.
He looks really good in party hats.
He is ever so charming in a bow tie.
He has won his way into my heart and I am sure you will see more of him in future posts. He needs a name tho. A good, old fashioned quirky name. After a week together I have yet to come up with one. Anyone have a good suggestion?
Happy day!
He just looks like a "Timmy" to me! I guess it's because of his sweet face and he kinda makes me think of the age of LASSIE;)
Such a precious find! My favorite pic is the Bow tie!
Beth in OK
Posted by: Beth Boothe | February 27, 2014 at 07:22 PM
He is pretty darn adorable. My husband came up with four names: Alastor, Ollie, Chester and Henry. Yes. I made him stop watching the news to see your post. You are going to have loads of fun dressing him up this year.
Posted by: Musings from Kim K. | February 27, 2014 at 08:16 PM
That face looks like a baby Eddie Haskell!
Posted by: Judy | February 27, 2014 at 08:18 PM
Well, I do like Eddie but he is clearly your little "Buddy" to me.
Posted by: Kathy | February 27, 2014 at 08:48 PM
Basil! As in Brenda Starr's beau! Or Winston! Or Freddie, as in Bobbsey.
Posted by: JoyceG | February 27, 2014 at 09:52 PM
He looks like a Fritz or Fritzie maybe..
Posted by: katyo | February 27, 2014 at 10:18 PM
I love that little boy mannequin head. He's just so cute!
Hmmmmm....I think of Davey, Ralphie, Tommy, Leo, Richie?
I'm sure the right name will click with you like when you name your baby LOL!
Posted by: Doreen | February 28, 2014 at 06:21 AM
Herman
Her Man lol
Posted by: BethC | February 28, 2014 at 06:41 AM
It's not quirky but he looks like a Bobby to me! He is adorable!
Posted by: Linda @ A La Carte | February 28, 2014 at 08:04 AM
I knew you would have a ball "dressing" him. I think Fenworthy is a cute name for that little character.
Posted by: Annette | February 28, 2014 at 08:19 AM
First I though Elmo...but maybe Oscar
Posted by: Jan | February 28, 2014 at 08:31 AM
Theodore - Teddy for short!
Posted by: Kristal | February 28, 2014 at 08:35 AM
I'm thinking either Chucky or Petey!
Posted by: Jan Hamill | February 28, 2014 at 09:35 AM
How about Manny -- full name...Manny Quin.
That's what I named my full torso, young, handsome guy. He seems to like it.
Of the above suggested names, I think Buddy is pretty cute.
Posted by: janet johnson | February 28, 2014 at 10:26 AM
He looks look an "Elias" to me, a good old name that I just heard for the first time from my son the other day.
Posted by: Maria | February 28, 2014 at 11:54 AM
He really is so so cute! He looks like Peter to me!
Posted by: Helen | February 28, 2014 at 12:45 PM
Vinton - with nickname VINT - short for vintage. I like Manny too per above comment.
Posted by: Mary Scott | February 28, 2014 at 03:11 PM
Cory.....please....Cory!!!!
Posted by: gail | February 28, 2014 at 03:47 PM
Winthrop, Percival, Eugene, Elmer, Ralphie, Oliver, Toby, you shouldn't have got me started...
Posted by: Diane | February 28, 2014 at 05:32 PM
Opie
Posted by: Lisa | February 28, 2014 at 07:12 PM
Bo Jangles...and he looks awesome in the sunglasses :)
Posted by: Marci | February 28, 2014 at 07:28 PM
Hans. He's a Hans if I ever saw one.
Posted by: Lisa | February 28, 2014 at 08:47 PM
Howie. Hazel's HALF brother. hahahahahahahaaha
Posted by: Shara | February 28, 2014 at 09:13 PM
It's fun to read what everyone thinks about this. I like the name Buddy for him. But I'm sure whatever you choose will be very cute!
Erica :)
Posted by: Erica | February 28, 2014 at 09:48 PM
How about in memory of ol' blue eyes himself.....Frankie?
Posted by: Patti M | March 01, 2014 at 06:41 AM
How about Nigel? Or Alistair? I'm feeling very British today!
Posted by: JoyceG | March 01, 2014 at 09:07 AM
Henry!
Posted by: Judy | March 01, 2014 at 11:06 AM
Looks like a Dewey to me.
Posted by: Mary | March 01, 2014 at 12:11 PM
Timmy was what came to my mind first too and I like "Buddy" as well. Or "PJ"
He's a real cutie!
Posted by: Jennifer | March 01, 2014 at 05:41 PM
I was going for Billy, but I have to say I love Janet's suggestion -- Manny Quin!
Posted by: Martha | March 01, 2014 at 07:46 PM
...I was thinking that you needed an 'H' name to go along with Shara's little girl mannequin HAZEL - maybe HAROLD (Can't you just hear a Mom yelling that out the back screen door in the 50's?), or I do like HERMAN or HENRY.
~BUT THEN, THE SONG came on the radio with THE ULTIMATE lyrics~
"He says his name's William.. but I'm sure He's Bill or Billy or Mac or Buddy"
**With a name like WILLIAM, you can 'address' him as his attire requires that particular day ;-)!!
Posted by: svelteSTUFF | March 02, 2014 at 08:35 AM
There was a radio show in the 40's or 50's that began with a mother calling for her son .. "Henry .. Henry Aldrich!"
Posted by: J. Campbell | March 02, 2014 at 09:42 AM
I thought he looked like a Bobby to me as well.!
Posted by: Kim Campbell | March 02, 2014 at 10:14 AM
He's Bobby Blue Eyes to me! Great find, and continue to have fun with him.
Posted by: Aimee | March 02, 2014 at 10:38 AM
I was thinking Ralphie until I read Janet's suggestion....Manny Quin .... too cute!!! Love the bow tie on him!
Posted by: Sherry@Back2Vintage | March 02, 2014 at 03:13 PM
I think he is a Roger or a Winston. :) Good luck with choosing a name.
Posted by: Judy | March 02, 2014 at 06:18 PM
I kind of like the suggestion of Eddie myself! :-) When I was a kid, I loved the Little Eddie books by Carolyn Hayward!
Seriously, any of the following would work: Allistair (lots of us are thinking of that one--could be a sign), Harold (after Harold and the Purple Crayon), Maurice, Dewey, Dwight, or Wendell. They've got that "ring" to them.
PS Okay, maybe not Eddie, but how about Edward? :-)
Posted by: Eddie Mitchell | March 02, 2014 at 07:45 PM
I vote for Ken.
Sheryl
Posted by: Sheryl Remy | March 03, 2014 at 05:21 AM
He looks like my brother Clarence, who usually had a nickname like 'Sport' and "Buddy'. His siblings called him Turnip because, well, frankly his head looks sort of turnip shaped. Same round cheeks and hair comb technique.
Posted by: Susan | March 04, 2014 at 03:52 AM
Ha! Looks like you are having quite a fun time with him... whatever name you choose will be great!
Posted by: Maureen | March 04, 2014 at 09:40 AM
Buster!
Posted by: Anita T. | March 04, 2014 at 05:20 PM