What is a Folk Art or Americana ship model?
A model of the Folk Art or Americana genre, generally built during the mid-to-late 19 th or early 20 th century, is typically made to create an impression, versus to convey historically accurate naval architecture or details of a particular vessel. Decorative in purpose, Folk Art models are therefore less detailed and somewhat makeshift, rather than fine, museum-quality, scale ship models. Works such as these often have fanciful presentations, e.g., sculpted water, carved wood or metal sails, use of figurines, elaborate casing, etc. Response by: R.
