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Product Identifiers

PublisherBloomsbury Publishing USA

ISBN-100747805016

ISBN-139780747805014

eBay Product ID (ePID)78706587

Product Key Features

LanguageEnglish

TopicAntiques & Collectibles, Crafts & Hobbies, Dollhouses, Dolls, Books

AuthorHalina Pasierbska

IllustratorYes

Dimensions

Item Length8.3 In.

Item Height0.1 In.

Item Width5.8 In.

Item Weight3.5 Oz

Additional Product Features

Book TitleDolls' Houses

Series Volume Number271

Dewey Decimal688.7230744215

Intended AudienceTrade

SynopsisThe earliest known dolls' house was made in Bavaria in the mid-sixteenth century. Like most of those built in the following 250 years, it was designed not to be played with, but to be a perfect representation in miniature of a princely house, and to reflect the wealth of the owner. This book outlines the history of these little buildings., A dolls' house provides a surprisingly accurate glimpse into the world in which it was created. It can reflect many aspects of the way that people lived at the time, from furniture and decorative styles through to gradual changes in class structure. Consequently they remain prized by educationalists, psychologists, designers, collectors and children today. The earliest known dolls' house was made in Bavaria in the mid-sixteenth century. Like most of those built in the following 250 years, it was designed not to be played with, but to be a perfect representation in miniature of a princely house, and to reflect the wealth of the owner. Although children began to play with dolls' houses during the eighteenth century, they remained primarily made for adults. It was only in the nineteenth century that they finally also became children's toys. This book outlines the history of these intriguing little buildings, with illustrations of some of the finest examples ever created., The earliest known dolls' house was made in Bavaria in the mid-sixteenth century. Like most of those built in the following 250 years, it was designed not to be played with, but to be a perfect representation in miniature of a princely house, and to reflect the wealth of the owner. Although children began to play with dolls' houses during the eighteenth century, they remained primarily made for adults. It was only in the nineteenth century that they finally also became children's toys. This book outlines the history of these intriguing little buildings, with illustrations of some of the finest examples ever created.

Edition Number2

SeriesShire Library

Publication Year2010

Dewey Edition23

FormatTrade Paperback

Table Of ContentEarly German Baby Houses / The Dutch cabinet house / The English baby house in the eighteenth century / The dolls' house in the nineteenth century / The dolls' house after 1900 / Further reading / Places to visit.

LC Classification NumberNK4894

Number of Pages40 pages