Product Description
This lovely Vaillancourt Chalkware collectible celebrates a timeless holiday tradition. Dressed in a festive red jacket, Father Christmas holds a sack of walnuts, a nod to the custom of decorating trees with gilded walnuts. These walnuts, once cracked open on Christmas Eve, were believed to bring good luck for the coming year. This 6" tall figurine is meticulously hand-painted and crafted in Massachusetts, making it a charming and meaningful addition to your seasonal decor.
Features
- Vaillancourt chalkware collectible
- Hand-painted by artisans
- Measures 6"H x 2.5"W x 2"D
- Made in Massachusetts, 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 of chalkware begins in an antique chocolate mold from the Vaillancourt collection. The piece is then re-sculpted with new details and motifs, filled with a plaster-like substance, and dried. The resulting "chalkware" is then hand-painted, bringing to life the mold maker's intricate artistry. Vaillancourt's chalkware figurines are inspired by the collections of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum.
