Vintage "Elmer the Doughboy" Chalkware Head

This Vintage "Elmer the Doughboy" Head is a collectible artifact from the World War II era, circa 1941. This piece typically measures approximately 6.5 inches in height and is crafted from materials such as clay or chalkware. It features a caricatured representation of a U.S. Army soldier, known colloquially as a "doughboy," characterized by exaggerated facial features, a broad smile, and a military cap. Designed as a vase or planter with a hollow interior to accommodate plants, similar to a Chia Pet. 

These items were popular during the 1940s and served both as decorative pieces and morale boosters on the home front.