Doll Houses are thought by some as merely a child’s toy or just miniature displays of wealth and social standing by the rich. They were used in the 18th century to teach domestic management duties to middle class young women and it wasn’t until mass production by the Germans initially that dolls houses became a genuine child’s toy.However, these miniature creations can also perform another purpose by preserving and commemorating significant architectural styles.At least the expertly and loving crafted dolls house keeps an accurate picture of period styles alive in a convenient package.
Take the works of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, one of the early pioneers of the Modern Movement.Among his major architectural works is Glasgow School of Art (now the Mackintosh Building), a series of Glasgow Tea Room interiors and large private houses such as Windy Hill in Kilmacolm. continue reading »
Originally dolls houses were actually aimed more at the grownups than children! It was a hobby of the more affluent people in society to collect “baby houses” as they were known back in the late 17th and 18th centuries.
They were usually made to fit inside a cabinet. continue reading »
Have you had a sneaky peak at your child list and seen a dolls house for this Christmas? Have you really been struggling to find something that is both affordable and something that will last? Well have you even looked into purchasing one of those traditional wooden dolls houses as they are not only often hand made and painted but they can also be very affordable and even the best ones out there on the market. continue reading »
Originally dolls houses were actually aimed more at the grownups than children! It was a hobby of affluent people in society to collect “baby houses” as they were known back in the late 17th and 18th centuries.
They were often made to actually fit inside a cabinet. continue reading »
Originally dolls houses were actually aimed more at the grownups than children! It was a hobby of affluent people in society to collect “baby houses” as they were known back in the late 17th and 18th centuries.
They were often made to actually fit inside a cabinet. continue reading »