Product Description
This charming Vaillancourt Chalkware collectible combines the holiday decorating traditions of Colonial Williamsburg with Vaillancourt's chalkware folk art made from 19th-century chocolate molds. Father Christmas wears a long, black coat and carries a wreath decorated with fresh apples and a sack filled with this festive fruit. The Vaillancourt Chalkware Father Christmas with Apple Wreath is a special collectible that can be treasured for years to come.
Features
- Collectible Vaillancourt Santa
- Hand-painted chalkware
- Measures 9.5" H x 4.25" W
- Made in USA
Please note: This is a hand-painted item. Some variations from the image are expected.
Product Care
Dust using a soft dry cloth. Store in cool dry place. Avoid direct contact with moisture or water.
Inspiration
Each piece begins in an antique chocolate mold from the Vaillancourt collection but is then re-sculpted with new details and holiday motifs. A new mold, made from the re-sculpted piece, is filled with a plaster-like substance and dried. The resulting "chalkware" is then hand-painted, bringing to life the mold maker's intricate artistry and the festivity of Colonial Williamsburg's holiday season. The tradition of Vaillancourt's chalkware figurines reflects the collections of Colonial Williamsburg's Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum.
