Vintage Chalk-ware
Vintage chalk-ware is sometimes referred to as “poor man’s porcelain.” The figurines were made of either sculpted or cast gypsum (plaster) and painted with watercolors. This Plaster of Paris sets white like porcelain. Because it does not need to be fired in a kiln, the decoration could be quickly hand painted rather than glazed, making chalk-ware an affordable form of mass decor for the masses.
Most of the chalk-ware I find was cast during the great depression and often in whimsical forms such as people, animals or flowers.
I recently found this pair of asian dancing figurines at an estate sale, now looking for a new home on etsy: ttp://www.etsy.com/listing/91455099/vintage-asian-chalk-ware-couple-pair-of
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