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
An ecstatic Mulvaney & Rogers customer taking possession of her commissioned dollhouse.
This is one of my favorite images in the miniature universe, an ecstatic customer taking possession of her commissioned (bespoke) dollhouse. Mulvany & Rogers have lots of satisfied customers, but getting such photographic proof is a rare thing.
Categories: Baroque, Chinoiserie, Great Dollhouses, Rococo
Mulvany & Roger’s Royal Pavilion Dolls House
In the year 1085, William the Conqueror wondered what many rulers through history had pondered. “How much is my realm worth?” The King ordered a survey be taken and whatever numbers were put in the ledger, that was final, just as if it were Judgement Day. Hence the name – Doomsday Book.
I have had a problem finding photographs of the Royal Pavilion dolls house interiors. The photos and drawings in this post are of real rooms. However, with Mulvany and Rogers’ reputation for accuracy, I feel confident these photographs give a good representation of what the dollhouse may look like.
Categories: Baroque, Chinoiserie, Regency, Rococo
Mary MacDonald’s Dollhouse, found on A Lovely Being
This is a style inspired mainly by art and design from China and Japan. It is sometimes call “Regency Chinese” because of it’s identification with King George IV when he was Prince Regent during his father’s long decline into insanity.
Categories: Baroque, Chinoiserie, Regency, Rococo
