An leading part of planning the details of your dollhouse is doing a bit of research. perhaps you want to find out a bit more about the historical period you are trying to represent. Or, perhaps your dollhouse has a theme and you want to be sure to get the details right. You can do some of this research on-line and at your local library. But, a fun way to research and get ideas is by visiting a dollhouse museum.
There are dollhouse museums all over the United States and in other countries. Some museums, of policy have bigger collections than others. But, with a little looking, you can find one nearby that will be well worth the trip. I will mention a few in this article.
Dollhouse Families
The Thorne little Rooms at the Art form of Chicago are made up of 68 rooms. The narrative on the Art form of Chicago web site states: "The 68 Thorne little Rooms enable one to espy elements of European interiors from the late 13th century to the 1930s and American furnishings from the 17th century to the 1930s. Painstakingly constructed on a scale of one inch to one foot, these moving models were conceived by Mrs. James Ward Thorne of Chicago and constructed between 1932 and 1940 by devotee craftsmen agreeing to her specifications."
The Great American Dollhouse Museum is placed in Danville Kentucky. The narrative on the Great American Dollhouse Museum web site states: "Unlike the customary museum configuration of varied cases with sequential or disjunct displays, our village unfurls its neighborhoods, streets, rural lands and forests in a vast, continuous landscape. Representing an American yesteryear of about 1900, the hundreds of ancient and artisan-sculpted, historically-dressed citizens interact with family, friends and company associates as would any townspeople. Visitors can thread their way along any collection of avenues and alleys as in a real town, peering into the open backs of homes and businesses to enjoy the décor and activity therein. From its Gypsy Caravans, orphanage, and Shaker village to the most opulent mansions, you may make some pretty good guesses about the lives, and even the gossip generated behind supposedly ended doors!"
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London have a Museum of childhood. The narrative on their web site states: "The Museum's dolls' house collection is the largest British collection not in inexpressive hands. The oldest house, the Nuremberg House of 1673, is one of the Museum's many treasures. There is also a small group of 18th century houses, together with the magnificent Tate Baby House of about 1760, and a rich holding from the 19th century. Some were made by carpenters whilst others, such as the house given to the Museum in 1921 by Queen Mary, have royal connections."
The Puppenhausmuseum Basel, Switzerland is the largest museum of its kind in Europe. The narrative on their web site states: "The world's largest collection of old teddy bears, as well as gorgeous dolls, toy shops and doll's houses both old and new, which have been constructed true to the scale of 1:12. In the heart of Basel, over 6'000 artistically-arranged objects are displayed on four floors. The exhibits date back to the starting of the nineteenth century and reflect the styles of the day."
As you can see, no matter where you are living or travelling, you can find a dollhouse museum nearby. naturally hunt on-line for dollhouse museums and you will find a long list of museums that you can visit. This is the fun kind of research.
Doing explore For Your Dollhouse By Visiting Dollhouse Museums
