Dolls’ Houses
Dolls’ Houses by Halina Pasierbska, published by Shire in 1991, offers a detailed exploration of the history and significance of dolls’ houses. This first edition spans 32 pages and is presented in English. The book traces the evolution of these miniature structures, beginning with the earliest known example from Bavaria in the mid-sixteenth century, and highlights their transformation from adult collectibles to children’s toys over the centuries.
Readers will find a comprehensive outline of the cultural and social contexts surrounding dolls’ houses, illustrated with fine examples that showcase their intricate designs. The text discusses how these miniature homes have mirrored the lifestyles of their times, capturing the wealth and status of their owners. Additionally, the book addresses the contemporary interest in dolls’ houses among educationalists, child psychologists, and designers, reflecting their ongoing relevance in both historical and modern contexts.
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The earliest known dolls’ or baby 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. By the eighteenth century, in many ways a golden age of dolls’ houses in Britain, they were adult playthings but children were allowed to join in. It was during the nineteenth century that they finally became children’s toys. This book outlines the history of these intriguing little buildings with illustrations of some fine examples, many of which can be seen today. At all periods the houses have reflected aspects of the way people lived at the time, right down to the present day when dolls’ houses attract the attention of educationalists and child psychologists as well as designers and salesmen.
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