Vintage chalkware or composition baby doll face "Sour Baby" heads collectibles

Please see pictures of cracking and repair. This product is a pair of vintage chalkware or composition baby doll faces, measuring 6 inches in size and hand-painted in multicolor. The novelty figurines depict a baby subject, perfect for any room and all occasions. Made in the United States in the mid-20th century, these original collectibles from the 1950s weigh 4 pounds each and add a charming touch to any decor with their unique style and hand-painted finish. Vintage chalkware or composition baby doll face, likely originally intended as a decorative wall plaque or string holder. Key Characteristics • Material: Often made of chalkware (a type of painted plaster) or composition material. • Design: These pieces frequently featured expressive or "crying" faces and were popular mid-century decorative items. Collectibility and Market Items like these are often sought after as quirky collectibles or "creepy" decor. Vintage crying baby wall plaque, a common type of nursery decor from the mid-20th century (typically the 1950s). These pieces were frequently made of chalkware—a type of painted plaster—or sometimes ceramic, and were often sold as sets featuring both "happy" and "crying" faces. Key Characteristics • Material: Most similar vintage items are identified as hand-painted chalkware or plaster. • Origin: These were popular as carnival prizes and nursery wall hangings. Some listings also refer to them as "Sour Baby" heads. • Design: They typically feature realistic, three-dimensional expressions with molded details like tears and open mouths. Ceramic baby head wall hooks #kidcore #cottagecore

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Used (normal wear)