This early 20th Century is classic Chalk Ware (a brief History is at the end of this listing) is hand-painted, wearing a gold, full length dress, reminiscent of ?Gone With The Wind? and is trimmed in REAL LACE! She is standing on a heavy base of flowers and greenery. She measures 13 1/2? Tall and 6? diameter at the base. "Southern belle" (from French belle 'beautiful') is a colloquialism for a debutante or other fashionable young woman in the planter class of the Antebellum South, particularly as a romantic counterpart to the Southern gentleman. Vintage 1930s Chalk Ware Lady In Gold Collectible Boudoir Lamp. This is an older Chalk ware lamp of a woman in a gold dress. Overall, the original wiring works great and there are no major chips, cracks or scratches to the chalk ware. Ware is commiserate with age. The shade has a bit of a crinkle to it on one side but it is in very good shade overall. It clips onto the bulb directly. Please review all photos uploaded to determine the condition based on your own standards. I believe this to date back to the 1930s to 40s, but there are no markings so it is difficult to be certain. A beautiful piece and lovely addition to anyone's collection! Lamp approx height is 13.5 inches without shade and the base width measures 6". The History of Chalk Ware Chalk Ware is a type of pottery art made from gypsum plaster. The art of making chalk ware pieces has been around for centuries and continues today. Artisans mold and paint fine details on each piece. Older Chalk Ware figurines are highly collectible and depict everything from birds to buildings. History of Chalk ware is believed to originate from Italy where many molds of biblical figures, including the Madonna, were made for everyday citizens to have in their homes. The technique of making chalk ware reached Germany and then eventually ended up in the United States. The prominent area of the United States where chalk ware is still produced is in Pennsylvania Dutch country. They have continued the tradition that started in Europe, although American-made chalk ware is not made for religious purposes. 1930s 13.5" Chalk Ware Table Lamp, RARE Southern Belle Figure, Works Excellent condition, Collectible Hand Painted