In a message dated 98-06-27 01:33:04 EDT, you write:

<< How about columns and their plinths and capitals? There are
 also a variety of plastic  and HDF versions of Victorian ornamentation on
 the market. And plastic examples of plaster decoration like medallions can
 be found in even otherwise well-executed restorations >>

My apology, I was thinking in terms of recycled milk bottle wood and was not
specific enough in my choice of words. I am aware of Victorian styled vinyl
siding.

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