[PDF] Americas Doll House eBook

Author : William L. Bird
Publisher : Princeton Architectural Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 17,22 MB
Release : 2010-10-06
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781568989747

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From the Star-Spangled Banner flag to Dorothy's Ruby Slippers, the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History is home to some fascinating objects. In fact, one of the most fascinating of these, and one of the most popular, is itself a home. On the museum's third floor sits a five-story dollhouse donated to the museum by Faith Bradford, a Washington D.C. librarian, who spent more than a half-century accumulating and constructing the 1,354 miniatures that fill its 23 intricately detailed rooms. When Bradford donated them to the museum in 1951, she wrote a lengthy manuscript describing the lives of its residents: Mr. and Mrs. Peter Doll and their ten children, two visiting grandparents, twenty pets, and household staff. Bradford cataloged the Dolls' tastes, habits, and preferences in neatly typed household inventories, which she then bound, along with photographs and fabric samples, in a scrapbook. She even sent museum curators holiday cards written by the Dolls. In America's Doll House, Smithsonian Institution curator William L. Bird, Jr. weaves this visual material and back-story into the rich tapestry of Faith Bradford's miniature world. Featuring vibrant photography that brings every narrative detail to life, America's Doll House is both an incisive portrait of a sentimental pastime and a celebration of Bradford's remarkable and painstaking accomplishment.

Author : Dian Zillner
Publisher : Schiffer Book for Collectors
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,17 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780887407680

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Over 650 color photos of individual houses, several hundred pieces of furniture made of metal, wood, paper and plastic, and delightful full sets. Dollhouses, dating from 1900 to 1990, include miniature models up to the large Mego Walton Farmhouse. The biggest names in dollhouse manufacture are well represented, and a list of sources for securing dollhouses and furniture, and addresses of publications.

Author : Ana White
Publisher : Potter Craft
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 28,73 MB
Release : 2012-10-09
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0307587339

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Create a Beautiful, Modern Home with One-of-a-Kind DIY Furniture Beds, organizers, Adirondack chairs, a play table, and more! It's easy to build inexpensive, quality furnishings with this indispensible collection of woodworking projects from Ana White, the popular blogger who has inspired millions of homemakers with her stylish furniture plans and DIY spirit. As a young mom on a tight budget, Ana learned to make her own well-designed pieces inspired by the styles in her favorite stores—saving thousands of dollars in the process. Now, in this reference for woodworkers of all skill levels, Ana shares everything she has learned along the way. Inside The Handbuilt Home you'll find: • Plans for 34 versatile furniture projects for every room in your house—from beginner-friendly home accessories to sturdy tables, a media center, kids’ items, and storage solutions • Comprehensive information on using off-the-shelf lumber and basic equipment—almost every project can be made with a drill, a saw, and some hand tools • Easy-to-follow instructions, costs, and time estimates to guide even the most amateur of carpenters through any project You don’t need to be physically tough or superstrong to make your own furniture, and it’s okay if you don’t know that a 2x4 doesn’t actually measure 2 by 4 inches. All you need is the determination to create a better home for yourself or your family and the confidence to say, “I can build that.” Also available as an eBook

Author : American Colortype Co.
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 44,80 MB
Release : 1981-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780486241500

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Charming boxed toy of pre-World War I era. Four rooms of paper furniture in Mission Oak/Stickley style. Easily assembled. Authentic detail.

Author : Stephanie Finnegan
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,5 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Dollhouses
ISBN : 9781579120771

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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.

Author : Trula Magruder
Publisher : American Girl
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 38,20 MB
Release : 2013-02-13
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781609582128

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Turn girls into terrific teachers! Using the tools in this kit, girls will be able to give their dolls an "A+" education. Activities range from planning lessons and grading tests to tracking attendance and rewarding students. Includes a chalkboard, world map, report cards, library books, flashcards, hall passes, and lots more doll-sized supplies for the classroom.

Author : Dennis Simmons
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 17,47 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781565234024

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Build charming doll furniture that any little girl will cherish for a lifetime. These easy-to-follow plans and projects allow you to make heirloom-quality pieces perfectly scaled to proportion for the ever-popular American Girl(R) and other 18" dolls. Inside you'll find everything you need to get started, from carefully drawn patterns and full color photos of finished pieces, to step-by-step assembly tips, materials lists, and finishing techniques.

Author : Flora Gill Jacobs
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 21,33 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781891105074

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A landmark book by the country's foremost authority on antique dollhouses and their furnishings. Written in delightful prose with wonderful anecdotes and valuable descriptions, this work will become a standard reference for collectors and novice enthusiasts alike.

Author : Henrik Ibsen
Publisher : Arcturus Publishing
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 22,2 MB
Release : 2023-03-15
Category : Drama
ISBN : 1398832863

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At first glance, Nora Helmer appears to live the perfect life. She is married to the ambitious banker Torvald and is well provided for. But when she is blackmailed by one of her husband's colleagues, she is forced to re-examine her life along with her role as a frivolous, scatter-brained wife. First published in 1879, A Doll's House scandalized contemporary audiences and rewrote the rules of drama. It challenged notions of women's place in society and questioned every aspect of what constituted good conduct in domestic life. Ibsen's masterpiece was the first serious play to focus on ordinary people in everyday situations rather than on the lives of the upper classes. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.