A Victorian Birdhouse

This birdhouse was modeled after Victorian architecture with a tight, heightened layout that features a tower, multiple roof lines, gabled windows with window boxes, and a ground level porch. Circular 1 1/4 inch cutouts on the left and right sides of the house provide entry suitable for smaller bird species. The house has a number of other design features particular to its target inhabitants including ventilation sources, non-toxic resin and paint materials, a spacious interior and removable back wall for easy cleaning. It is painted white with naturally colored pine shingles that complete a clean, sophisticated look. The house rest on a platform supported by an angled wall mount with a regressed stairstepped design.
A Victorian Birdhouse
A Victorian Birdhouse
A Victorian Birdhouse alternate side
A Victorian Birdhouse
A Victorian Birdhouse
A Victorian Birdhouse alternate side
Inventory
Collection Number
17355
Building
Current Location
Children's Area
Floor
2nd
Description
Details
A scale-model Victorian era birdhouse constructed with plyboard, polyresin exterior detailing, pine shingles, and a non-toxic exterior finish that rests upon a mounting bracket.
Artist
Framed
No
Width
8 1/4 inches
Height
23 inches
Length
9 1/4 inches
Object Type
Permissions
Reproduce the Work in Library publications/publicity, including film or videotape
Yes
Reproduce
Library has Photography Rights
Yes
Photograph
Permit the general public to photograph the work
Yes
Slides/Video