The stand has an upright post that can be inserted into the base in two directions - Either as a center post for most dolls or an edged stand for bustled dolls. The stand can either be wrapped and used as a removable stand or tied to the dolls waist under her under-garments for a more permanent stand. The saddle comes in 3 lengths. Measure your dolls inside leg to determine which size is best for your doll. 2" 2 1/4" and 2 !/2" high