Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. Chalkware is an American term for popular figurines either made of molded plaster of Paris (usually) or sculpted gypsum, and painted, typically with oils or watercolors. They were primarily created during one of three periods: from the late 18th century to the beginning of the 20th century, during the Great Depression, and during the 'mid-century modern' era as decorative lamps, figurines and wall decor from the 1940s-1960s.
Heavy, and easy to break or chip, chalkware eventually lost favor to ceramic and plastic alternatives in the 1970s. Remaining pieces of MCM (and earlier) chalkware can be easily found today with more exotic or rare examples fetching hundreds or thousands of dollars by collectors on auction sites and other dealers.
"Carnival chalk" refers to chalkware figures given out as carnival game prizes during the first half of the 20th century, especially during World War II. They were later replaced by stuffed animals.
This piggy bank chalk figure is of a very cartoonish overweight US Army 1st Sergeant in uniform. Almost all of the original paint is still present and the overall condition is really nice. There is the expected chips and nicks in the statue but nothing damaging. The figure stands at 12 inches tall and has a coin slot located on the top of the head.
Comes more than ready for display.
- This product is available for international shipping.
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