Here is a superb collection of porcelain figures modeled after real barns, including a classic Italianate barn. This answers part of my question. What I would like to hear is opinions about the variations in Italianate barn design from this classic example.

http://www.preservationnation.org/inform...arn-series.html

Jim

Last edited by Housewright; 06/25/12 12:39 PM.
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