Florence Figurine - Lillian

In todays post, I would like you to meet Lillian. She is 7.25" tall and elegant in her beautiful pink and white layered style dress with gold edging on her hat and bolero jacket. Many of the Florence ladies were named and the name is placed on the bottom of the figurine. That is one of the reasons my Mother loved to collect the Florence ladies.

Mom would share and personalize each piece by name. Each time I look at the ladies it brings fond memories of the smiles on my mother.

Lillian is one of the Godey figurines and I believe one of the most popular. Lillian's dress was fashioned from the "Godey's Lady's Magazine" that was published in the early 1800's. The ornate fashions featured in the magazine were worn by the leisurely ladies of that time, and definitely not worn by women who were responsible for the care of their families, home or farms. Florence Ward produced a large group of these ladies in several different scales.

The detail in the craftsmenship of the porcelain figures and hand painting is simply incredible. Each piece is a work of love, and it shows. I can understand why mom loved her collection so much. She really enjoyed sharing them with everyone that showed interest in them.

Well, enough for now. We will share another fine Florence Figurine with you next time.

RP for Mildred

Florence Figurine Study "Steven"

A Study of "Florence of Pasadena"

For our first blog post. We would like you to meet one of the Florence Guy's. This is "Steven" and he is tipping his hat to all the ladies. He is a real charmer, and his detail is very remarkable. The Florence men figurines are becoming rare to find, especially with no damage or flaws. Over the next few months we will introduce you to many of the fine hand-crafted figurines and some other works by the Florence Porcelain Company, as collector's called them Florence of Pasadena.


Florence Figures were produced in Pasadena CA where production started in 1939 and continued into the 1960's. Florence Ward took up clay modeling in 1939 to help her get through the grief of losing their youngest son. Her early pieces then were mostly of children. But her talent was very evident. Her family, friends, and neighbors convinced her to try in marketing her work. When an order for 84 pieces came in, she decided take the next step and to move from a hobby to a business. Florence Ward remained the exclusive designer on all of the Florence line. She had lots of time available, with her Husband and oldest son now off to war. So began a life long endevor of putting a little beauty into the world at a very dark period of time.


We will continue her story with other postings very soon, and many other figures. Check back with us soon. Please give us your comments and thoughts.

RP....for Mildred.