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Introducing Cameo Girls Lady Vases
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 Inspired
by the legacy of the originals, United Design™
brings back the lady head vase with a new twist. We follow ten beautiful and fascinating women, as they might have appeared over two centuries of
American fashion, from 1809 to 1998. Our lady vases are created as
original sculptures by a talented design staff. Each is hand cast in bonded porcelain, then meticulously hand painted. United Design's Cameo Girls™ Lady Vases are individually created and accessorized to provide a fresh new approach to a timeless treasure. |
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History of the Original Lady Head Vases
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The first lady head vases appeared before World War II, but their popularity reached its heyday during the 1950's when American florists used them as incentives to promote the sale of flower arrangements. It is estimated that more than 10,000 lady head vase designs were created, primarily in ceramic or porcelain materials. By the 1960's there was scarcely a home in
America which did not contain a solitary lady vase on a vanity table, or a row of the demure beauties in a windowsill.
Today,those original lady head vases are highly
collectible, with some vases fetching prices of over $1,000. Most prized are those which feature the likenesses of celebrities or familiar characters. Vintage lady head vases made from unusual materials or by unique manufacturers are also avidly collected.
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Debby Kaspari: The Lady Behind the Vases
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 Designer and sculptor Debby Kaspari's own collection of antiques and memorabilia served as her inspiration for Cameo Girls™. 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 for the Cameo Girls™ Collection, 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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