Antique Mary and Jesus Chalkware plate bust. Sold as set.
Chalkware Mary and Jesus are devotional figures made from molded plaster (chalkware) that were popular in mid-20th-century American homes. Typically hand-painted, these pieces range from modest, mass-produced souvenirs to carefully finished devotional statues. Common characteristics include a matte plaster surface, and soft pastel or primary-color painting.
Antique Mary and Jesus Chalkware plate bust. Sold as set.
Chalkware Mary and Jesus are devotional figures made from molded plaster (chalkware) that were popular in mid-20th-century American homes. Typically hand-painted, these pieces range from modest, mass-produced souvenirs to carefully finished devotional statues. Common characteristics include a matte plaster surface, and soft pastel or primary-color painting.
