She's mid-twirl, braids flying, lifting her pink apron as if a song just started — and those long DeLee eyelashes give her a dreamy, timeless quality that's hard to look away from. This Dancing Eyelash Girl figurine planter is hand painted with floral details on her pink gown, blonde hair worn in long braids, and an unusual detail worth noting: gold trim that we haven't seen on other DeLee pieces. Whether it's an embellishment added later, a prototype variation, or simply a rare finish, we can't say for certain — but it makes her one of a kind even within a collectible line.
Made in Hollywood, California by DeLee Art Co, founded by Jimmie Lee Stewart in 1937 and closed in 1958. Earlier models carried a paper sticker. She works as a planter, cachepot, vase, scissors holder, or pencil cup. Crazing throughout consistent with age; no chips, cracks, or color loss.
A lovely gift for a California Pottery collector, a DeLee enthusiast, or anyone drawn to the whimsical charm of mid-century American handcraft.
Maker: DeLee Art Co, Hollywood, CA, USA
Era: Late 1930s–1950s
Material: Ceramic, hand painted
Note: Unusual gold trim — possibly a later embellishment or rare variation; provenance unknown
Dimensions: 6.25"H × approx. 4"L × 3.5"D
Condition: Very good vintage. Crazing throughout — consistent with age. No chips, cracks, or color loss. All sales final; please review all photos.
