{"product_id":"6af3bb-vintage-black-americana-ceramic-figurine","title":"Vintage Black Americana Ceramic Figurine | Boy in Blue \u0026 White Stripes","description":"\u003cp class=\"text-node\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a vintage, hand-painted ceramic figurine that falls under the category of Black Americana (also sometimes referred to as Black Memorabilia). Likely dating to the mid-20th century (circa 1940s-1960s), this small, hollow-cast figure depicts a young boy with exaggerated features, dressed in a blue and white collared shirt, blue and white striped shorts, and large yellow shoes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"text-node\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe piece has a high-gloss glaze finish. While unmarked by a specific manufacturer, there appears to be a very faint, possibly hand-etched marking on the unglazed base that reads \"SHY\". Items of this nature reflect the racial caricatures and historical context of the era in which they were produced, and they remain a significant area of collecting for those focused on historical memorabilia, sociological history, and African American history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"text-node\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"text-node\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade: Good Vintage Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"text-node\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails: The ceramic figure is fully intact with no major structural cracks or repairs. There is some minor paint\/glaze wear and very tiny fleabites typical of age, particularly on the tip of the nose and the edges of the shoes. The base shows normal shelf wear.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"text-node\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements \u003cem\u003e(Estimated)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"text-node\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight: Approx. 4.0 to 5.0 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"text-node\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase Width: Approx. 2.0 to 2.5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Locker61","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47465146941615,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/3150\/0719\/files\/2026-09-08-PU4N8pvw-IMG_9199.jpg?v=1788919396","url":"https:\/\/locker61.com\/products\/6af3bb-vintage-black-americana-ceramic-figurine","provider":"Locker61","version":"1.0","type":"link"}