Cardboard. An original edition
Well, this must be the tinybuilding from the wrong-side-of-the-tracks. It is completely unadorned, with no advertising, no detail, almost no color...but, lots of personality and charm. I have no idea when James made this one.. Early in the history of tinybuildings I would certainly guess--maybe 1977?
In any case it is very endearing. So humble, with low expectations, but a jaunty little roof, a *real* door and a little stuck-on door and a very basic window. Don't you just want to hug it?! It seems to have some water damage. I hate to think we were so irresponsible as to leave it out in the rain. Perhaps Santa spilled the milk from his snack on it.
The more I think about it the more this tinybuilding reminds me of James--humble, charming, not much advertising, somewhat short and stubby...and you just want a hug.
c. 1977
2 comments:
I really love this one. I may have to steal it next time I'm in SF. I actually think the water stains really add to the special-ness of it; it looks loved and happy, like Floppy Bunny.
I just found your blog via How About Orange and I'm loving all your tiny buildings! But this one really caught my eye before I even read who built it! Beautiful, looking forward to seeing more.
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