Download or read book The Authentic Tudor and Stuart Dolls House written by Brian Long and published by GMC Publications. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reference guide for any miniaturist wanting to create a truly authentic Tudor or Stuart house, this book looks at many regional variations in timber-framed houses, discussing aspects such as decorating and furnishing of the house interior, as well as providing information on food, furniture and sanitation.
Download or read book Making Tudor Dolls Houses written by Derek Rowbottom and published by Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 1990 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As in all scale modelling, authenticity is all-important when constructing a doll's house. Here, the author shares his passion for the Tudor period, showing how to build the house and also construct all the interior fittings.
Download or read book Tasha Tudor s Doll House written by Harry Davis and published by Little Brown. This book was released on 1999 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrates the one-quarter-human-scale dollhouse version of Corgi Cottage, the early-nineteenth-century style home of children's author Tasha Tudor
Download or read book Making Georgian Dolls Houses written by Derek Rowbottom and published by Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 1992 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The popularity of making and furnishing dolls' houses has never been greater, and the elegant and romantic Georgian and Regency architecture is a favourite among enthusiasts. The author of Making Tudor Dolls' Houses now turns his attention to this period and shows how to make a dolls' house using lightweight materials, with no special skills or tools required.
Download or read book The Dolls House written by Rumer Godden and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2016-10-06 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tottie is a loving little wooden doll who lives with her family in a shoebox. The doll family is owned by two sisters, Emily and Charlotte, and they are very happy, except for one thing: they long for a proper home. To their delight, their wish comes true when Emily and Charlotte fix up a Victorian dolls' house - just for them. It's perfect. But then a new arrival starts to wreak havoc in the dolls' house. For Marchpane might be a wonderfully beautiful doll, but she is also terribly cruel. And she always gets her own way . . . First published in 1947, Rumer Godden's classic The Dolls' House has been delighting children for years, and this beautiful edition, illustrated by Jane Ray, will delight future generations for years to come.
Download or read book Life in Miniature written by Nicola Lisle and published by Pen and Sword History. This book was released on 2020-11-23 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A “comprehensive and enjoyable” guide to the centuries-long history of dolls’ houses and how they illuminate our past (Books Monthly). Dolls’ houses are tiny slices of social history that give us a fascinating glimpse into domestic life over the last three hundred years. Through text and photos, Nicola Lisle explores the origins and history of dolls’ houses and their furnishings, from the earliest known dolls’ house in sixteenth-century Bavaria to the present, and looks at how they reflect the architecture, fashions, social attitudes, innovations, and craftsmanship of their day. She discusses the changing role of dolls’ houses and highlights significant events and people to give historical context, as well as taking a look at some of the leading dolls’ house manufacturers such as Silber & Fleming and Lines Brothers Ltd (later Triang). Included are numerous examples of interesting dolls’ houses, the stories behind them, and where to see them—including famous models such as Queen Mary’s spectacular 1920s dolls’ house at Windsor Castle. There is also a chapter on model towns and villages, which became popular in the twentieth century and also give us a window on the past by replicating real places or capturing scenes typical of a bygone era, plus advice for dolls’ house collectors, a detailed directory of places to visit, a timeline of dolls’ house history, and recommended further reading.
Download or read book Dolls House Inspirations written by Jean Nisbett and published by GMC Publications. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jean Nisbett has compiled a collection of period and European houses, gardens and garden buildings, with projects ranging from a Tudor dolls' house and Georgian mansion to a French farmhouse and 17th century Dutch house. A section on gardens and garden buildings includes projects such as an orangery and greenhouse.--From publisher description.
Download or read book A Beginners Guide to the Dolls House Hobby written by Jean Nisbett and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jean Nisbett’s classic volume gets a welcome update and expansion--making it a practical, accessible introduction to all the basics, with lavish images and easy-to-follow hints that help beginners save time and avoid costly mistakes. Nisbett explains how to choose and build a house from a kit; handle a period building; furnish the interior; create charming shops; and plan a dolls’ house that will enchant a child--and actually stand up to play. Equipment and materials, finishes, decoration, decorative detail, gardens and renovation all receive in-depth coverage, while checklists set out a logical order for work.
Download or read book Build Your Own Inexpensive Dollhouse written by E. J. Tangerman and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2014-05-05 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With one sheet of 4 x 8 plywood, home tools, and this book, you can build a 6-room, 36 x 13 x 26 dollhouse. No great skill needed. Over 40 diagrams and photographs.
Download or read book Making Dolls House Interiors written by Carol Lodder and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A room-by-room guide to decorating, furnishing and accessorising your 1/12 scale dolls' house in a range of period styles, complete with advice on materials and tools, tips on authentic period detail, full-size plans and complete instructions.
Download or read book The Dollhouse Book written by Stephanie Finnegan and published by Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Miniature Embroidery for the Georgian Dolls House written by Pamela Warner and published by Sterling Publishing (NY). This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ..".Miniaturists will find it an invaluable source of ideas for re-creating furnishings and accessories typical of the period (in 1/12 scale)...instructions for 40 needlepoint, cross stitch, crewel work, pleated, patchwork, and quilting projects include carpets, rugs, curtains, pillows, chair covers, footstools, decorative screens, tablecloths, pictures, samplers, bedclothes, and wall hangings...good choice for large public libraries and miniature collections."--"Library Journal." ..".will help the novice to produce satisfying results."--"Dollhouse Miniatures."
Download or read book Antique and Collectible Dollhouses and Their Furnishings written by Dian Zillner and published by Schiffer Book for Collectors. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features pictures and information on over 200 dollhouses from Europe and America dating from the mid-1800s through the 1970s. Includes photographs of 2,000 examples of furniture, dolls and accessories.
Download or read book Dolls House Do it Yourself Curtains written by Sue Heaser and published by David & Charles. This book was released on 2004-09-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From curtains, blinds and drapes, to pelmets, tiebacks and valances, everything you need to create inspirational window dressings for our dolls' house is included here. Over 25 step-by-step projects show how to make a variety of window treatments.
Download or read book Dolls Houses written by Moi Ali and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2016-06-15 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Moi Ali explores the fascinating world of dolls' houses.
Download or read book Enchanted Dolls House Wedding written by Robyn Johnson and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2007-09-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Albert and Lucinda from the beloved The Enchanted Dolls' House have pled their troth (Victorian for "got engaged!"). It is a happy time for everyone in the Enchanted Dolls' House. All the dollsfrom the servant dolls to the toy dolls, even the resident dog and cat dollsenthusiastically join together to celebrate a joyous wedding with all the fashionable and tasteful accoutrement of the Edwardian, Regency and Victorian eras available to them. Four masterfully conceived and constructed pop-up buldings amaze with historical accuracy and bustle with activity: Shop for wedding finery in an Edwardian department store. See the toiletries, accessories, hair styles, and beautiful wedding clothes from which the dolls choose. Attend a wedding breakfast, complete with musicians, favors, and a glorious cake garnished with marzipan pearls, pendants and bows. Peek through windows and doors of a Victorian Manor Dolls' House and a Regency Dolls' House to see the dolls observe their elegant way of life. And finally, attend a breathtakingly beautiful wedding in a Victorian Chapel. Overflowing with doll lore and loving rendered details of wedding gifts, food, and flowers, readers of all ages will attend the wedding of their dreams!
Download or read book The Dolls House 1 24 Scale written by and published by GMC Publications. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide for anyone working on 1/24 scale dolls' houses. The author discusses the choices that are available, and covers styles including: Tudor; Georgian; Regency; Victorian; Edwardian; art nouveau; 1930s; English cottage; seaside style; and Swedish and Japanese influences.
