I have a huge thing for flowers and they are scattered through my home in various forms...prints, needlework, crepe paper, ceramic and metal. I really like the small collection I have that are made of plaster (perhaps chalkware).
I only have four.
I included a note on the back of this one to remind me of where I purchased it. I bought this at an estate sale on King Road. Emily, the elderly owner of the home was turning 100 next week. The daughter running the sale said her mom had gotten it in the 1930s from her mother.
I think these two may be handmade rather than manufactured.
I like the raised relief with the plaster.
The back is crudely done, which is why I think they are handmade using some sort of plaster form.
They live in a tidy line in my family room.
If you have an idea for a future collection challenge, leave me a comment and finish the sentence "show me your collection of ____." Collection #109 and still chugging along....
Very pretty
I don't think I've seen too many flower plaster or chalkware pieces.Love how you put a little note behind the one with the story about it. I have things with that came with history about it. It always makes it seem a little more special that way.
Thanks for brightening my morning!
Posted by: Doreen | June 12, 2012 at 07:08 AM
These are beautiful. I remember doing plaster in Vacation Bible School. Another lost art I am afraid. To think how fragile these things are and they made it through the years...lovely...smiles...Renee
Posted by: Renee | June 12, 2012 at 09:31 AM
They look like Chaulkware. I have over 85 pieces of it through
out my house. I love the stuff. Your's are really lovely.
Posted by: Dawn | June 12, 2012 at 09:56 AM
These are delightful, especially the Bleeding Heart and I like the way you display them all in a row. They look great!
Posted by: Kathy | June 12, 2012 at 12:02 PM
The chalkware is lovely. I thought you might like to check out Martha Stewart Crafts. They have an inspiration booklet in the craft area with ideas on using cupcake wrappers. Examples are medallions, treat cups, fortune cookies and garland. The gardland features peony garland, daffodil garland and gardenia. Happy crafting. Sheryl
Posted by: Sheryl Remy | June 12, 2012 at 12:50 PM
What a fun blog you have! I just linked over from Heathers blog. Love your patriotic designs! Pretty plaster flowers, too! Blessings,
Susie
Posted by: Little Susie Home Maker | June 12, 2012 at 01:11 PM
Way cool!! I have recently discovered chalkware. First purchase was a life size bulldog.
I love how you have grouped your flowers together. Another thing to look for and another "idea from the Marvelous Magpie Ethel"
Posted by: thriftmaven | June 12, 2012 at 05:01 PM
These are beautiful, and so unique! Such a great edition to your collection! They look so lovely on your wall! xo Heather
Posted by: Heather | June 12, 2012 at 08:44 PM
Those look so good all lined up in a row! I have one in my booth (think it was homemade) that is a blue lily. If its not sold by July (were closing down in July) I will gift it to you :)
Posted by: Marci | June 12, 2012 at 10:38 PM
That is the perfect little wall for displaying your lovely flower collection. Anytime I can get a sneak peek inside your home makes me happy.
Posted by: Musings from Kim K. | June 13, 2012 at 04:28 AM
Only four? Get busy, girl! (I have zero, btw.) These are great, and I love how you displayed them.
Posted by: barbara | June 13, 2012 at 06:08 AM
OMG, again! You are killing me! I collect these too! You are too much! :-)
Posted by: Emily | June 13, 2012 at 04:03 PM
These are really beautiful!! I have never seen these.
Posted by: elma | June 16, 2012 at 03:45 PM