Hickory Corners, Michigan – September 2018 – Midwest Miniatures

Just northeast of the city of Kalamzoo, Michigan is Midwest Miniatures. Located on the grounds of the Gilmore Car Museum (more on this later), Midwest Miniatures features numerous miniature houses, roomboxes and vinettes, most in 1:12 scale.

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The details are amazing. The display below is the size of a small doll house.

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But when you zoom in you see the detail of the individual quilts – in this case tiny pieces of paper towels printed to look like quilts.

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Each vignette has a scene from a house or business. The dog in this display is about 1/8″.

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In keeping with the car museum theme, they have a garage. Notice the very tiny cans of oil on the shelves.

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There is a series of antique health care settings.

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An obstetrician.

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A florists truck with bundles of flowers.

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By panning back you can see the size compared to the table and windows of the room.

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The Kellogg Manor House – miniature

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Nearby is the real thing.

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Working on a quilt.

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A final stop at the nursery.

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