Vintage 1985 Hurley Porcelain Wendy Bowen Terrace Hill Des Moines Iowa Model For Sale

Beautiful vintage Hurley Porcelain architectural model of Terrace Hill in Des Moines, Iowa, created by W. Bowen and dated 1985.Terrace Hill is the historic Second Empire mansion that serves as the official residence of the Governor of Iowa, making this an especially appealing piece of Iowa history and architectural memorabilia.The interior bears the Hurley Porcelain maker’s mark, and the porcelain is molded “W. BOWEN 1985.” The removable/fitted base is additionally handwritten “Terrace Hill – Des Moines, Iowa.”Wendy Bowen was known for creating detailed porcelain reproductions of historic American buildings for Hurley Porcelain. This Terrace Hill example appears to be considerably less commonly encountered than many of her other architectural models.Features wonderful architectural detail throughout, including the towers, mansard-style roof, numerous windows, projecting wings, and distinctive façade of Terrace Hill.Details:• Hurley Porcelain• W. Bowen / Wendy Bowen• Dated 1985• Terrace Hill – Des Moines, Iowa• Porcelain architectural collectible• Separate fitted base• Vintage Iowa historical / gubernatorial memorabiliaA particularly interesting collectible for fans of Iowa history, Des Moines memorabilia, historic architecture, Wendy Bowen, Hurley Porcelain, or miniature historic buildings.Please review all photographs closely for exact condition, details, and measurements, as the photos are an important part of the description.