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Doll's House Evolution - Antique Dollhouses
The house that started it allHow do you go from this ....Christian Hacker Circa 1880Stockbroker Tudor Doll HousePetite PrincessMoving DayMindolton ManorKaleidoscope house furnitureMarx Colonial...
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Once in a lifetime thrill - Tynietoy Townhouse
On the way back from Pennsylvania last month my sister and I visited the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester NY.On display in the dollhouse section was this Tynietoy Townhouse complete with...
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F.A.O. Schwartz Mystery Dolls' House tour - Antique Dollhouse
This incredible dolls' house is in the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester NY, and is one of at least four of these magnificent houses from the collection of Margaret Woodbury Strong.It has a...
View ArticleBarbie's Doll house commercials from the 1960s to the 1980s
Barbie's first Dream House - A wish com true for both of you ... Oh, how I wanted this when I was a kid. I have it now. There are several other Barbie commercials in this video. I couldn't find a video...
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Gottschalk at the Strong Museum - Antique Dollhouse
This gorgeous dollhouse is on display at the Strong Museum in Rochester NY.They call it the Elevator house. I think it is a Red roof Gottschalk. Dated 1900 with Germany as the country of manufacture...
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Happy Halloween!!
Those of you who are in my age range will be familiar with the hair-stand-on-end TV show The Twilight Zone. Do do do do. Do do do do ... Pretty scary, eh kids?In the episode "Miniature" from February...
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My Lady's Boudoir - Antique Dollhouse
Okay my mini collecting friends, I am going to need your help with this one. I have this set of incredible antique (I think) hand painted furniture and I don't know what they are or where they were...
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Candy Containers as Antique Doll House Furniture
As children do today, children at the turn of the last century often found packages of candy under their Christmas trees. But the candy wasn't the as big a thrill as the boxes they came in. The variety...
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Combination Doll House by Stirn & Lyon - Antique Dollhouse
I know that my favoutite Sunday morning outing, the St. Lawrence Antique Market in Toronto, offers rare and unusual treasures, but I was blown away when I came across this one and I bought it...
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Round Shingle House at the Strong Museum - Antique Dollhouse
I took a lot of pictures the day I visited the Strong Museum of Play in Rochester, New York. I have many more to share with you in future posts, but today I want to share the Round Shingle Dollhouse,...
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Mouse miniatures - Fool on the HIll
I recently watched the movie "Dinner for Schmucks" To my delight, the opening credits are a series of miniature scenes accompanied by Paul McCartney singing Fool on the Hill. Watch the credits here:...
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And, the Rosetta Stone Award goes to ...
It is time to pass on the Rosetta Stone Award. The Award is given to a dollhouse blogger who has contributed greatly to the information of dollhouse history. The award is kept for six months and then...
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Red Roof and Bay Window Gottschalk - Antique Dollhouse
This lovely little house has a red roof and many other characteristics of a Gottschalk dollhouse. The latice pattern above the front door is often found on that brand of house. The pressed cardboard...
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Does your Southern Belle need a Tara? Mansion for sale.
A recent visit to an antique market got my heart racing. I fell in love with this beautiful mansion. The southern plantation style exterior is fantastic.Update: Anna from the UK has identified this...
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Mindolton Manor Revisited. The Master Bedroom
Back in June of 2009 I found an incredible dollhouse on Craigslist. I called it Mindolton Manor. Mindolton being a contraction of Mini Doll Town.Mindolton Manor dominates my dining room.It is not...
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The Library at Mindolton Manor - Vintage dollhouse
When I got this house the library was the only room that wasn't empty. It came with the four bookshelves and all the books.It is a comfortable, friendly room, furnished in a comfortable, friendly way....
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The Dining Room at Mindolton Manor - Vintage dollhouse
All furniture in this room is vintage Lynnfield. In fact all of the furniture in the house is Lynnfield.To find out more about Lynnfield furniture go to this post:Mindolton Manor Revisited. The Master...
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End of Winter Crafty Blues
Sometimes I get an overwhelming urge to do crafts. No point in lying down until it goes away, I just need to make something. (Note: Mindolton Manor tour will continue soon. I've got to get this craft...
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Barbie is 54 today! Here is my tribute
I got my first Barbie doll in 1963. She was a brunette bubblecut just like the one in the red dress. For months I saved all the money that came into my hands to achieve my heart's desire. She cost the...
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Tour of The Little Dollhouse Company, Toronto
My local Dollhouse store was featured on the news recently. I need to get up there soon to check out the latest mansion they have built.They have lots of finished houses like the Cherry blossom shown...
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