Veronica Scott asked: The history of dollhouses is one that begins over 400 years ago. There is speculation as to the origin of the dollhouse since it was not documented until the 1800’s. Dollhouses have provided endless entertainment to children and adults alike. This toy should be celebrated for how much it has given to [...]
A Miniature History of Dollhouses
8. May 2008
Veronica Scott asked: Tracing the history of the modern dollhouse starts with items that bore little resemblance to the toys and collector pieces of today.The earliest known miniature replicas date back to ancient Egypt, found within the tomb of Meketre. These wooden replicas of buildings, boats, animals, and people capture a glimpse of life in [...]