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These beautiful and elegant collectibles
are original hand painted sculptures that depict
the beauty of women over the ages. We follow ten
beautiful and fascinating women, as they might
have appeared over two centuries of American fashion,
from 1809 to present day.
These beautiful mini-sculptures continue to explore
the many facets of feminine beauty and poise.
With the removable glass vase, included with each
piece, they hold a few rosebuds or a sprig of
baby's breath. Except for the miniatures, they
are numbered limited edition pieces.
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These fetchingly beautiful ladies, intriguingly lure
us into a world of elegance and style, while their look
and demeanor defines the greatest moments of fashion
history spanning over two centuries.
Cameo Girls Lady Head Vases: History
THEN:
The originals first appeared in the years just prior
to World War II, but reached a peak in popularity during
the 1950's when florists used them to promote flower
sales. By the end of the 60's, there was scarcely a
home that did not enjoy the presence of at least one
of these demure beauties. Made from fine porcelain with
all the feminine qualities to make the perfect holiday
gift for the lady in your life.
NOW:
These beautiful vases are created as original sculptures
by a talented design staff. Each piece is meticulously
hand painted. They are individually crafted and accessorized
to provide a fresh new approach to a timeless treasure.
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Cameo Girls Lady
Head Vases: Meet the Creator of these beautiful
sculptures |
Designer and sculptor Debby Kaspari's own collection
of antiques and memorabilia served as her inspiration
for Cameo Girls™ Lady Head Vases. Ms.Kaspari learned
drawing and painting as a child in Berkeley, California
and furthered her education in illustration and graphic
design at the California College of Arts and Crafts
in Oakland. Her professional career has included fashion
illustration, jewelry design, art direction and scientific
illustration.
As Designer and Product Manager, Ms. Kaspari's enthusiasm
for the project is equaled only by her creativity and
attention to detail. She said, "For someone who
is a collector, this is really a dream come true."
Ms. Kaspari researched women's costumes, hair styles
and makeup to faithfully recreate each of the eras depicted.
She then oversaw the development of each vase to flawless
completion.
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Abigail 1954 Let's Rock!
Rock and Roll 50th Anniversary Edition The time
was 1954, and a wild new sound called "rock
and roll" was exploding across the airwaves
of a nation, while a new generation of youth rocked
to a beat that was destined to change the face
of popular music forever. To commemorate this
50th anniversary of the birth of Rock and Roll,
United Design is offering a one-of-a-kind special
edition Cameo Girls design. "Abigail 1954
Lets Rock"! lets everyone know "rock
and roll is here to stay" as she holds her
"45" of Elvis's legendary recording
"That's All Right" with its Sun Records
label. A unique rhinestone guitar charm is also
included, and both are presented in a specially
designed "rock and roll" theme box.
You also receive a collector's booklet with Abigail's
picture detailing her 50's fashion, rock's 50th
anniversary, and Elvis's first hit record. The
time to purchase this exciting 1st Annual Special
Edition Cameo Girl is strictly limited by time
of production. Yet to further promote its collectibility,
each piece will be individually numbered.
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Abigail 1812 Pen Pal
Romantic overtures are in the air, as Abigail
pens another heartfelt paean to her latest love.
What rhymes with "splendid"? Searching
for just the right word, Abigail stays cool and
elegant in her spring-fresh morning robe, a few
stray curls roaming her noble brow and carelessly
sweeping the white ruched neckline tipped with
gold. Who is this mysterious swain who occupies
her every thought?
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Abigail 1936 Koffe Klatch
Beneath a ribbed cloche, Abigail pours fresh-perked
coffee and listens to today's Fireside Chat about
drought conditions in the Great Plains. The adorable
hat, dyed to match the cape-collared frock of
Celanese rayon with its modern novelty print,
is the perfect accompaniment to a perfect cup
of coffee. Hand carved Bakelite bracelets clack
together as she fills her cup and glances outside
at her Great Plains garden.
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Abigail 1994 Birds of a Feather
A bird-lover, Abigail scans the far horizon for
a glimpse of the rare Siberian Long-tailed Titmouse.
And, she is perfectly prepared for the thrill
of the hunt. Her T-shirt displays her support
for bluebird conservation and the daypack is filled
with essentials: water, granola bars, sunscreen,
a field guide, and of course - lipstick, mascara,
foundation, and a small bottle of her favorite
fragrance: Raptor Passion. How does Abigail know
she knocks 'em dead on the trail? A little birdie
told her so.
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Blythe 1942 Bedazzled
A passion for dazzle has Blythe indulging herself
in a big way, from the diamond, peridot and amethyst
shawl collar to the whorled picture hat balanced
over her left temple. This handsomely tailored
suit can go from office, to an early dinner date,
to an evening at the theatre, as long as Blythe
doesn't mind upstagin the star!
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Celeste 1830 Flirtation
Most enticing in a mantle of Tyrian-dyed silk,
Celeste notices the handsome scion of a wealthy
family discussing French politics and covertly
glancing in her direction. Her handkerchief is
waved, dangled, and dropped, giving the scion
a reason to retrieve the lost article and gallantly
present it with the quip, "You are careless
with your possessions, but I am charmed nontheless".
Celeste nods and her extravagant hat tilts forward
to hide her triumphant smile.
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Celeste 1925 Deco Elegance
The mysterious Celeste models the new styles
by the Hungarian artiste Ertemus, who is tossing
the fashion world on its ear with his shocking
designs based on the latest discoveries in Egyptian
archeology. Celeste looks deeply into the Fabulous
Orb of Zon and pictures a magical place where
a rhinestone headdress and foot-long earrings
are always in appropriate style and the height
of good taste.
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Celeste 1944 On Air Flair
Celeste knows that when the "On the Air"
sign lights up, America is listening. Dramatic
in her tropical print formal and heaven-scented
gardenias, she looks as lovely as she sounds.
As the band goes out over the airwaves with a
Cole Porter tune, Celeste adds her warm and zesty
vocals, making the song an instant hit. The band
may swing, but Celeste sets the tempo for taste
and style.
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Celeste 1955 Feeling Better
Always the practical nurse, Celeste checks the
temperature of her favorite patient, an engaging
young man with a minor but stubborn ailment, one
that makes him weak in the knees and confused
in the mind. Reading his pulse and seeing the
telltale flushing in his cheek, Celeste makes
her own diagnosis: advanced lovesickness with
no cure in sight. Under her tender ministrations,
she hopes to make the patient comfortable, if
not utterly flummoxed by her angelic presence.
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Celeste 2004 Island Getaway
What does the seashell say? It whispers wisely,
"You really deserve this vacation".
Celeste agrees completely. Lovely in her brilliant
beads and plam tree bikini, wearing a puka shell
and scallop necklace, she strides confidently
along the flawless white sand and dips her perfectly
manicured toenails in the murmuring surf. Picking
up yet another gorgeous shell and putting it to
her ear she hears it say "You are fabulous
and don't you ever forget it!"
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Clarissa 1932 Charming Predictions
Clairvoyant Clarissa knows the future is easy
to predict - if it includes the tall handsome
stranger sitting on the other side of her crystal
ball. "You will meet a mysterious woman,"
she says mysteriously, "and you will find
her impossible to resist." Under the glow
of the Great Ruby of Ur, Clarissa's eyes cast
a spell, while outside the tent the tethered elephants
shift uneasily, sensing seductive powers at work.
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Clarissa 1957 Strikes and Spares
Clarissa bowls 'em over with this pink and black
confection from Harvey's Bowl-A-Rama and 5-Minute
Alterationsx. There, the gals regroup, after night
shift at the plutonium works, to bowl a few frames,
wink at the pinboy and know back a few sodas.
Clarissa knows she is in a league of her own with
her special winning ball, a customized Strontium
3 Alley-Blaster, which has the added virtue of
glowing in the dark.
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Emma 1946 Eau De Lovely
What is this new fragrance Emma is sampling?
She detects notes of cardamom, cedar wood, frankincense,
gardenia, geranium, jasmine, lavender, lemon,
lily of the valley, magnolia, moss, neroli, orchids,
patchouli, raspberry, rose, sandalwood, tuberose,
vanilla, violet and ylang-ylang. Especially ylang-ylang.
The finely patterned gold and red tapestry of
her neckline echoes the intricate carving of her
cinnabar bangles, and her jade earrings were purchased
in a small and dusty shop on Grant Avenue in San
Francisco.
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Eve 1917 Brush with Beauty
Eve is the demure muse for her artistic friend,
Alphonse, and after an evening of brushing her
Rapunzel-like locks, he paints her likeness in
poster paints. Eve is quite delighted to find
herself the star of a billboard advertising her
favorite apertif, Peppermint Schnapps. With her
dreamy, flawless face framed by nodding poppies,
Eve has become, literally, the toast of the town.
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Eve 1962 Bouffant Beauty
"Use ordinary hairspray on my bouffant?
Not when I have Perma-Hold Astro Spray!"
Eve's a mite finicky, with good reason. Other
hairsprays fall flat halfway through an active
evening. Who would dare hully gully when high
rise hair must be perfectly in place? Peacock-blue
baubles and bangles bring sparkle to the lime
green ensemble, accenting the rich red color of
Eve's bubble-do, as she readies herself for a
date with destiny, or possibly Duane.
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Judith 1923 Schoolmarm Charm
Schooldays are here again and Judith is truly
in a class of her own. Ringing in the day with
style, she has no trouble keeping order among
her attentive pupils. Reading, writing and arithmetic
have become the most fascinating subjects under
her tutelage, and Judith has made a wondrous career
of molding those fresh young minds and touching
those eager young hearts. And, she is never short
of crisp, delicious apples, either!
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Judith 1936 I Do
"I gave him my hand. Just look what he's
done with it!" Judith smiles demurely at
her groom's good fortune. Her eyes dance with
dark fire to match the marquise-cut dazzler gracing
her smooth, lovely fingers. A niagara Falls honeymoon
with give the newlyweds some private time, and
Judith will soon learn how to cook a meatloaf,
clean a tub, and get clothes snowy white without
scrubbing or boiling.
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Judith 1959 Pageant Magic
A Queen of Beauty is lovely Judith, regal in
her spectacular sparklers and super sceptre. Her
flawless good looks wow the judges, of course,
but it was the talent portion of the contest that
really tipped the scales. Her rendition of "A
Big Hunk O' Love" on the five string banjo
had them all on their feet! Part of her reign
will involve her civic appearances and the excitement
of travel, but you can bet, the soil-resistant,
wrinkle free and easy-care rhinestones will keep
her fresh and perky week after week.
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Martina 1873 Domino Effect
Life is seldom black and white, but Martina plays
the fashion game to good effect without those
pesky shades of gray. Diagonal stripes on hand-stitched
silk with a lustrous silk rose at the decolletage,
are accented with a frothy collar. The tilted
casquette is tied with bonnet-strings beneath
the heavy tresses of Martina's glorious locks.
Martina is a fierce competitor, but her favorite
game of all is to simply line them up and knock
them down - a pasttime that extends to her many
eager beaux.
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Martina 1939 French Impressions
The fair Martina slaps paint on canvas on a dewy
summer morning, bringing to life the pond, the
arched bridge, and the weeping willows. The setting
may be Iowa, but Martina's heart is in Paris somewhere
near the Left Bank. Her beret at a jaunty angle,
Martina carries off the attitude, the spirit,
and the vivid palette of the Great Masters. Later,
she meets with dear friends in Sioux City, where
the vigorously discuss the powerful symbolism
of Monet's waterlillies.
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Martina 1939 Garden Glory
Digging for sure compliments in her most charming
garden togs, Martina plants her annuals, as a
gentle spring sun lights up her marvelous cheekbones.
Wearing a chic geometric print bolero and hatband
on a deep-brimmed natural straw, onto which she
has slipped a pair of her most fragrant full-blown
tea roses, Martina has perennial verve and a flowerbed
to match. Trowel and leather gloves are by Halston.
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Martina 1952 Matinee Ideal
To lend a brisk air to her mid-day movie-going,
Martina sports a diagonal cut cadet suit with
flying saucer buttons. The gray and red striping
is as new-season as the robin's first trill, and
the fashionable cuffed pillbox hat is woven from
prairie grass plucked from a meadowlark's nest.
A final spring touch - the fresh carnation pinned
to her collar reminds all that the warm-up months
are just around the corner.
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We carry nearly every Cameo
Girls Lady Head Vases available, and we try to keep
our online
store updated as often as possible. If you have
any questions about our lady head vases feel free to
contact us!
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