Description
Add a touch of mid-century kitsch charm to your collection with this rare vintage Ucagco “Chore Girl” Baker figurine! Depicting a cheerful young baker in a lime-green polka-dot dress and yellow apron, this piece captures the whimsical aesthetic of 1950s Japan export ware. Marked “Hand Decorated • Japan” on the base, confirming production after 1952, this charming maid is a delightful accent for retro kitchens, diners, or as a nostalgic gift for atomic age decor lovers.
This figurine is in Very Good vintage condition with vibrant colors and an intact high-gloss glaze. Minor era-typical details include a kiln vent hole on the base and negligible rim wear consistent with age. Measuring approximately 6–7 inches tall, this high-production porcelain export piece ships carefully packaged with love!
• Brand/Maker: Ucagco (United China and Glass Co.)
• Motif: Baker / Cake Carrier Chore Girl Series
• Material: High-gloss glazed porcelain/fine china body
• Colors: Lime-green dress, dark green polka dots, yellow apron, white cap/collar, red shoes
• Condition: Very Good vintage condition; vibrant colors, intact glaze, no major chips/cracks/reairs
• Markings: Red stamped “HAND DECORATED” / “JAPAN” on base
• Dimensions: Approx. 6–7 inches tall (Standard mold size)
• Included: Figurine only (Original wire/glass cake frame not included)
• Era: Circa 1950s (Post-Occupation Japan, post-1952)
• Decor Style: Atomic Age Kitsch, Mid-Century Retro, Diner Decor
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