Chalkware Pennsylvania Dutch Rabbit

The Artistry

Catalog #R340 is a substantial crouching rabbit measuring approximately 7 inches wide, hand-cast in chalkware from an antique chocolate mold. The rabbit is finished in a softly antiqued palette that highlights the sculptural texture and relief detail of the original mold.

The pedestal base is inspired by early Pennsylvania Dutch folk art and features a hand-painted tulip motif—an enduring symbol of heritage and beauty. The combination of German mold craftsmanship with American folk painting traditions gives this piece the character of a rare, collected 19th-century treasure.

Styling Ideas

R340 is especially at home in early American and folk art collections. Pair it with treenware, old blue paint surfaces, redware, and blue-and-white spongeware for a display that feels authentic and collected. It looks beautiful nestled into a stepback cupboard, perched on a stack of pantry boxes, or styled on a mantel alongside early wood and aged textiles—where the tulip base reads as a quiet, traditional accent.

Product Details: Bittersweet House Folk Art captures the character and warmth of the German folk art tradition of chalkware. Each piece is individually hand-cast from an antique chocolate mold and meticulously hand-painted.

The exacting craftsmanship and attention to detail ensure a treasure that reflects our historic past and will last for generations to come. Every figure is hand-signed, numbered, and dated on the bottom: Bittersweet House Folk Art, Kathryn Campbell.