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Dolls' Houses

from the V&A Museum of Childhood


  • V&A Museum (A&CB)
  • by Halina Pasierbska
The book invites you to take a close-up look at the most interesting and historically significant examples of this absorbing craft, from the exquisite Nuremburg House of 1673, to the brightly coloured twenty- first century Kaleidoscope House. From lavish country mansions to cosy suburban villas, it explores the houses' fascinating roles as both domestic teaching aids and records of contemporary lifestyle, and gives unique insights into the world of their owners.

ISBN 9781851778041 | E | PB+
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Publisher V&A Museum (A&CB)
ISBN 9781851778041
Author(s) Halina Pasierbska
Publication date December 2017
Edition Paperback with flaps
Dimensions 217 x 217 mm
Illustrations 160 col.ill.
Pages 144
Language(s) Eng. ed.
extra information Reprint. Expo: dec. 2014 - sept. 2015
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This beautifully illustrated book celebrates some of the best-loved dolls' houses from the V&A Museum of Childhood. Published to accompany a new exhibition, Dolls' Houses presents specially commissioned photography detaling the astonishing skill and craftsmanship required to create these homes in miniature scale. The book invites you to take a close-up look at the most interesting and historically significant examples of this absorbing craft, from the exquisite Nuremburg House of 1673, to the brightly coloured twenty- first century Kaleidoscope House. From lavish country mansions to cosy suburban villas, it explores the houses' fascinating roles as both domestic teaching aids and records of contemporary lifestyle, and gives unique insights into the world of their owners.