America's Doll House

Author: William L. Bird
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
ISBN: 9781568989747
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
From the Star-Spangled Banner flag to Dorothy's Ruby Slippers, the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History is home to some fascinating objects. In fact, one of the most fascinating of these, and one of the most popular, is itself a home. On the museum's third floor sits a five-story dollhouse donated to the museum by Faith Bradford, a Washington D.C. librarian, who spent more than a half-century accumulating and constructing the 1,354 miniatures that fill its 23 intricately detailed rooms. When Bradford donated them to the museum in 1951, she wrote a lengthy manuscript describing the lives of its residents: Mr. and Mrs. Peter Doll and their ten children, two visiting grandparents, twenty pets, and household staff. Bradford cataloged the Dolls' tastes, habits, and preferences in neatly typed household inventories, which she then bound, along with photographs and fabric samples, in a scrapbook. She even sent museum curators holiday cards written by the Dolls. In America's Doll House, Smithsonian Institution curator William L. Bird, Jr. weaves this visual material and back-story into the rich tapestry of Faith Bradford's miniature world. Featuring vibrant photography that brings every narrative detail to life, America's Doll House is both an incisive portrait of a sentimental pastime and a celebration of Bradford's remarkable and painstaking accomplishment.

American Dollhouses and Furniture from the 20th Century

Author: Dian Zillner
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
ISBN: 9780887407680
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Over 650 color photos of individual houses, several hundred pieces of furniture made of metal, wood, paper and plastic, and delightful full sets. Dollhouses, dating from 1900 to 1990, include miniature models up to the large Mego Walton Farmhouse. The biggest names in dollhouse manufacture are well represented, and a list of sources for securing dollhouses and furniture, and addresses of publications.

Cut and Assemble Paper Dollhouse Furniture

Author: American Colortype Co.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486241500
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Charming boxed toy of pre-World War I era. Four rooms of paper furniture in Mission Oak/Stickley style. Easily assembled. Authentic detail.

The Handbuilt Home

Author: Ana White
Publisher: Potter Craft
ISBN: 0307587339
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 195

Book Description
Create a Beautiful, Modern Home with One-of-a-Kind DIY Furniture Beds, organizers, Adirondack chairs, a play table, and more! It's easy to build inexpensive, quality furnishings with this indispensible collection of woodworking projects from Ana White, the popular blogger who has inspired millions of homemakers with her stylish furniture plans and DIY spirit. As a young mom on a tight budget, Ana learned to make her own well-designed pieces inspired by the styles in her favorite stores—saving thousands of dollars in the process. Now, in this reference for woodworkers of all skill levels, Ana shares everything she has learned along the way. Inside The Handbuilt Home you'll find: • Plans for 34 versatile furniture projects for every room in your house—from beginner-friendly home accessories to sturdy tables, a media center, kids’ items, and storage solutions • Comprehensive information on using off-the-shelf lumber and basic equipment—almost every project can be made with a drill, a saw, and some hand tools • Easy-to-follow instructions, costs, and time estimates to guide even the most amateur of carpenters through any project You don’t need to be physically tough or superstrong to make your own furniture, and it’s okay if you don’t know that a 2x4 doesn’t actually measure 2 by 4 inches. All you need is the determination to create a better home for yourself or your family and the confidence to say, “I can build that.” Also available as an eBook

The Dollhouse Book

Author: Stephanie Finnegan
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
ISBN: 9781579120771
Category : Dollhouses
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The unique dimensions make this book a miniature dollhouse. The outside hard cover with the brick house opens in the center like many dollhouses to reveal the ornate interior of the book. On the pages inside, the hundreds of stunning pictures show every detail of the most amazing dollhouses from around the world. This striking package will be irresistible to collectors and dollhouse fanatics. Covering the gamut of historical periods and international designs, each two-page spread explores a select architectural style from a medieval castle to a space-age apartment. Examples of miniature businesses and stores from bakeries to butcher shops to corporate offices offer something for every type of doll house enthusiast, young and old. Photographs showcase both the exteriors, interiors and the dolls themselves. The book focuses on the life-like details that delight dollhouse devotees-from running faucets to cut marks on an inch-tall chopping block to leather-bound books with pages of flawlessly miniscule text. Descriptions of every house and all its hidden secrets accompany each spread.

Making Furniture and Dollhouses for American Girl and Other 18-Inch Dolls

Author: Dennis Simmons
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565234024
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 199

Book Description
Build charming doll furniture that any little girl will cherish for a lifetime. These easy-to-follow plans and projects allow you to make heirloom-quality pieces perfectly scaled to proportion for the ever-popular American Girl(R) and other 18" dolls. Inside you'll find everything you need to get started, from carefully drawn patterns and full color photos of finished pieces, to step-by-step assembly tips, materials lists, and finishing techniques.

The Small World of Antique Dolls' Houses

Author: Flora Gill Jacobs
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781891105074
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A landmark book by the country's foremost authority on antique dollhouses and their furnishings. Written in delightful prose with wonderful anecdotes and valuable descriptions, this work will become a standard reference for collectors and novice enthusiasts alike.

Doll School

Author: Trula Magruder
Publisher: American Girl
ISBN: 9781609582128
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30

Book Description
Turn girls into terrific teachers! Using the tools in this kit, girls will be able to give their dolls an "A+" education. Activities range from planning lessons and grading tests to tracking attendance and rewarding students. Includes a chalkboard, world map, report cards, library books, flashcards, hall passes, and lots more doll-sized supplies for the classroom.

The Most Wonderful Dollhouse Book

Author: Millie Hines
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780884210764
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 204

Book Description

Bright Ideas

Author:
Publisher: American Girl Publishing Incorporated
ISBN: 9781562475277
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 68

Book Description
A collection of activities for girls including crafts, recipes, moneymaking projects, party games, and more.