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Model of the Francis W. Little house (1912-1914) Model of the Francis W. Little house (1912-1914)

Frank Lloyd Wright
David Swanson, Construct Studios

1998-1999

8 1/2 x 72 11/16 x 41 13/16 in. (21.59 x 184.63 x 106.2 cm)

Gift of Kenneth and Judy Dayton

Accession #: 2000.22

This model illustrates in three dimensions both the complexity of Wright's design and its complete engagement with the site. (Wright always favored a building into a hill rather than on top of it.) The main approach to the Francis W. Little house was on the inland side. The hallway on view in this gallery was situated on the Lake Minnetonka side. An adjoining hallway with small square windows connected it to the master bedroom on the far right end of the house. At the opposite end was the large living and music room pavilion (now at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York). [this needs to be cut to fit horizontal label wedge]
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