I have had a life-long love affair with dollhouse miniatures, and careers in art education and interior design. I hope to combine these life experiences to help other miniature enthusiasts get more out of this wonderful hobby we enjoy, a hobby that often reaches the level of an art form. Susan Downing
Petronella Oortman’s cabinet dollhouse on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
The term cabinet was originally used to describe a room rather than a piece of furniture. A “Cabinet of Curiosity” could contain collections of unusual items: fossils, scientific studies, oddities gathered from newly discovered lands. These rooms were often lavishly decorated, the treasures displayed in a setting designed for their maximum effect.
Categories: cabinet, dollhouses, Dutch
The Kaleidoscope House on exhibit at the V&A Museum of Children
Larry Mangel founded Bozart Toys, Inc in 1996 to provide artists the opportunity to design affordable children and “kidult” products. Mangel was a former gallery director who had exhibited the works of Andy Warhol, John Chamberlain and other members of the Pop art school. His goal was to produce artful toys and furniture that were visually stunning, yet useful.
Categories: dollhouses, modern dollhouses
Astolat Castle Grand Library
As in her two other articles on making your miniature rooms look real, Julia Morrison provides an excellent guide for the basic items you will need to accessories the 4 rooms in the title. Of course, you have decisions to make before buying the items listed. In what era does your project take place? Social status: Aristocracy or We-The-People? Are you recreating a memory, copying a painting or photograph? What’s your budget? Read Julie’s article for some ideas.
Categories: accessorizing, dollhouses, room boxes
Sara Rothe Cabinet Dollhouse, found on the Dollhouse And Miniature Blog
Sara Rothe had two cabinet dollhouse: one a replica of her town home; the other of her country place. But even that was not enough. In April 1743 she bought 3 more at auction for 1000 guilders. I’ll leave it to you to figure out how much that is in today’s money. A lot, anyway. This one is probably the town house, on display at the Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem, The Netherlands. If anyone knows for sure, please let me know. The following are bits from Wikipedia I compiled.
Categories: cabinet, dollhouses, Dutch
