Hands that don't do dishes

I really don't like today's photo so I'm going with an extra from a couple of weeks ago as well. I was quite taken with the new models in the window of Ede and Ravenscroft but the wooden hands are spookily real. Luckily there are no heads involved. This is where you go to get your gown when you're summoned to the House of Lords or whatever. You can see the tailoring through the grilles in the pavement and they were making a lovely red and ermine confection when I took this photo. The bright colour caught Monty's eye and he stared down the grille on red alert - leaping backwards, barking and apparently terrified when the man reappeared at his work desk. It's good to know I'm in brave hands when I go out walking.

[Phil Howcroft]

good for monty, nothing like a brave little dog beside your side !!!! Especially when a grille keeps them away from you !!!!!!!

I like the 'mild green' of the tie !!

[Alison Tomlin]

Ah yes I do like the gents that come to Leeds from there during graduation. They're not still using real ermine though are they??

[Judith Greenwood]

@fueast I was wondering that - seems unlikely but some of the old duffers in the Lords probably expect it.

[🐓 Patricia Fletcher]

Hmmmm, very elegant but I am not sure about that tie ....

[Nat Stuart Perks]

Ooh I do ❤the tie!!!

[👑 AnaZad]

I really like this shot. Very interesting subject.

[Barbara Paquette]

Like the tie with the shirt - not sure about the jacket. I've never picked out ties for my husband because he is so awesome at it.

[june milner]

Super topic. great title

[John]

Love the pov and colour.

[Pat Knowles]

You do tell a good tale & also a good title & idea! These are rather weird hands but this sounds a special shop so they are allowed different !

[Judith Greenwood]

@happypat I've been waiting for ages for them to have a display of fancy gowns - I'll take another shot if they do as they are pretty special!

[Celia Leaberry Gould]

This is eerie and compelling. I can't work out whether i like it as it makes me feel a little uneasy. Great picture though.

[Judith Johnson]

A very unusual shot - you're good at those! We were in Cambridge yesterday visiting the Fitzwilliam with friends.

[Cathy]

I will never been summoned to the House of Lords, so window shopping works for me!

[Mair]

I like this... in a strange way!! Walked round that corner many a time but never noticed the grilles in the pavement .

[Janna E.]

Nice style ;))!

[Judith Greenwood]

@mejbronant No I only noticed them when I was loitering to take other pics - interesting but embarrassing of they look up and catch you staring.

[Sheri]

Very nice!

[Julie]

Such fancy hands on the mannequin. Very shiny. I guess befitting the high quality of clothes made there. Very nice shot.

[Jane Pittenger]

Totally love this. fav! Great and eye catching and weird. Cayenne is like Monty as a fierce (not) protecteress (not)

[Lisa Pouncy]

Very cool and interesting shot. One of those that takes a little looking at :o) xx

[Peter de Graaff]

Those are hands that don't have to knot tie either

[Juliette Packham]

LOL to Monty being a scaredy-dog! interesting shot here - nice composition...now I eant to see down the grille that Monty didn't like!

[Judith Greenwood]

@sparkle I've tried but the glass needs a clean and the photos are useless - such a shame as it's interesting under there!

[Juliette Packham]

@judithg need to get a secret pass inside then...do they need consultants?? LOL!

[Judith Greenwood]

@sparkle Maybe if I buy a lot of ties....!!!

[Jen Hudson]

Such a funny tale, or is it tail? Just so like dogs, good ole Monty. These hands look really spooky, well spotted.

[Muse]

Nice scene and close-up!

[Susan Bell]

Those hands really are weirdly real, despite being obviously wood.

[MonicaE]

Founded in 1689! British tradition at its finest. I had to look them up. It seems surreal they have a website but it's great to know that, in some ways, they keep up with the times :)) Oh, great Monty story, too.
http://www.edeandravenscroft.co.uk/ceremonial-dress/peers-robes/