{"product_id":"folk-art-handcrafted-wooden-farmhouse-architectural-model","title":"Folk Art Handcrafted Wooden Farmhouse Architectural Model","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted architectural folk art house model constructed from wood with hand-drawn architectural details throughout. The model depicts a two-story frame residence with a wraparound front porch, projecting bay window, rear addition, attached garage, and painted red chimney. Exterior siding, windows, doors, and roof shingles are rendered in black ink over a light-painted surface, giving the piece a charming hand-illustrated appearance. The porch floor is signed in black marker, \"Wilbur Krause - Pearl City - McConnell, IL,\" identifying the apparent maker and location. While the exact purpose of the model is unknown, pieces of this type were often created as personal projects, commemorative representations of family homes, or demonstrations of woodworking and drafting ability. Research suggests Wilbur Krause lived in both Madison, Wisconsin, and the Pearl City\/McConnell area of Stephenson County, Illinois. Beyond these records, little is presently known about the maker with the exception of the possible theft of six chickens in 1932.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe model exhibits moderate to heavy age-related wear consistent with age and handling. Scattered scratches, surface grime, discoloration, and finish wear are present throughout. The front corner of the base is delaminated with significant loss to the plywood veneer. Areas of filler or repair material are visible at roof intersections and around the projecting bay window. Minor chips, edge wear, and small separations are present at several roof edges and trim pieces. The porch post remains intact but exhibits wear at its attachment point. The inked decoration shows scattered fading and wear, and the painted surfaces display expected age-related abrasions. Overall, the model remains structurally sound.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n25.25\" L × 24\" W × 17.5\" H\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - C-21812 - 071626\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions page \u003ca class=\"GeneratedLink\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44481480294443,"sku":"C-21812","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/2970b4ab-0635-5ffc-b4e4-9553fe662a34.jpg?v=1784928813","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/folk-art-handcrafted-wooden-farmhouse-architectural-model","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}