straw man

straw man is a mannequin.

Also recorded as strawman.

Overview

Materials recorded for it include straw. Its recorded use is scarecrow and effigy. Catalogue entries state maker, model, completeness of accessories and condition. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

effigy stuffed with straw

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Straw man (dummy)”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q14800955: straw man
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