Details
- Dimensions
- 11.75ʺW × 4ʺD × 5.25ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Period
- 1950s
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Paint
- Plaster
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Yellow
- Condition Notes
- very light wear, as shown very light wear, as shown less
- Description
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Circa 1950s American painted chalkware dogs. These figurines date back as far as the 1800s and were often used as …
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Circa 1950s American painted chalkware dogs. These figurines date back as far as the 1800s and were often used as carnival prizes. Chalkware is composed of plaster of Paris (a mold, in this example). Since it is unfired, unlike a glaze, its colors are exposed, and the coatings offer little protection. Hence, these pieces are easy chipped / broken, given the fragile quality of materials. Wear is accepted and expected with pieces of this material.
In this case, there is very minimal wear for pieces of this age and materials: few spots of flaking along with a streak to one of the hind legs. Charming representation with whimsical red lip and blue bowtie details. These are wonderful Mid-Century examples of chalkware, large in scale and in very nice condition.
We have many chalkware animals and figurines from the 19th and 20th centuries listed separately, so check out our other items.
Slight height disparity (one is 10.5" H, the other 11.75"). less
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