Dollhouse Museum
Starting Your Dollhouse Collection
The collecting of dollhouses is something that many people have enjoyed throughout the years. It really is a timeless form of collection. Dollhouse collecting has been a popular hobby for so long that there are many antique dollhouses on display in museums today. Getting started in dollhouse collecting is not all that difficult. As long as you have a passion and interest driving you, it is really just a matter of getting the very first dollhouse to start your collection. No matter what age you are, collecting dollhouses can be a ton of fun. Even adults can really enjoy these unique items.
The most important first step in starting your dollhouse collection is to decide on the type of dollhouse that you would like. There are many different themes and styles to choose from so take a look at them all so that you know what your options are. There are different periods of time and décor themes. No matter what you choose, it should be something that you genuinely like. Some people have a particular interest in a certain time period such as the Victorian era while others choose to use their dollhouse in order to tell a story. Be creative and let your imagination run wild.
Once you have decided on the type of dollhouse that you prefer, you will need to decide on the scale size that you will be using. This means that any items inside the house such as furniture, dolls or accessories will all have to measure up to a certain size scale in order to accurately fit. If you are just getting started in dollhouse collecting, it is a good idea to choose an average size scale, one that fits most dollhouses. At this time, you should also set up an area where you will display your dollhouse. Make sure it is in a safe location where it will not get damaged or exposed to the elements.
As soon as you get your dollhouse home it is time to get started on the decoration. Some people are incredibly picky about how their dollhouse looks inside while others like to be daring and different. Some people choose to map out how they want it all have to look before they get started. This can be really beneficial. Drawing up a diagram of each room allows you to figure out where you want to place everything. If you really want to go very advanced and include such things as electricity, then you should definitely have everything diagrammed and properly recorded.
Keeping a list of all of the items that you need to acquire for your dollhouse is highly recommended. Make a note of everything, even the smallest details. From miniature food to specific furniture items, there are many things that you may need for your house. Write them down and check them off as you go. Most of these items can easily be found online as well as at many craft and hobby stores. No matter what you do with your dollhouse collection, make sure that you are always enjoying it. It should always be about how much fun you are having.
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The Great American Dollhouse Museum in Danville KY
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2 NEW DOLLHOUSE HANSSON QUEEN ANNE WING CHAIRS, MUSEUM QUALITY, $19.99 |
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WALNUT PIECE BATHROOM SET MUSEUM DOLLHOUSE 1/12 SCALE MINIATURE FURNITURE $149.99 |
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MUSEUM VICTORIAN CORNER ETAGERE DOLLHOUSE FURNITURE $25.00 |
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MUSEUM CAPTAINS BED DOLLHOUSE FURNITURE $35.00 |
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Goodman Antique Doll Museum Collector Ref Dollhouses Minature China & Furniture $69.95 |
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DOLLHOUSE QUILT RACK Mission Style 1/12 SCALE MINIATURE MUSEUM QUALITY FURNITURE $7.99 |
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Antique Dollhouse Room Diorama Shadowbox Shelf from Wash. Dollhouse Museum $125.00 |
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DOLL HOUSE FURNITURE, BEDROOM SET FROM THE CHICAGO MUSEUM $150.00 |
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DOLL HOUSE HIGH CHAIR -Walnut- 1/24 SCALE MINIATURE MUSEUM QUALITY FURNITURE $7.77 |
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Dollhouse Miniature MINI HOLD Museum Wax to hold Mini’s down $9.95 |
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ARTICLE ANTIQUE DOLLHOUSE ROOMS MUSEUM W/DOLLS TOYS $6.95 |
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RARE DOLLHOUSE HOUSE OF MINIATURES BACHELORS CHEST KIT, ANTIQUE REPLICA $4.99 |
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WALNUT PIECE BATHROOM SET MUSEUM DOLLHOUSE 1/12 SCALE MINIATURE FURNITURE $199.99 |
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MUSEUM VICTORIAN LYRE LAMP TABLE DOLLHOUSE FURNITURE $20.00 |
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DOLL HOUSE CRADLE -Walnut- 1/24 SCALE MINIATURE MUSEUM QUALITY FURNITURE $9.97 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Furniture by NATASHA BESHENKOVSKY ~ Museum Quality $774.00 |
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Dollhouse Museum Quality Simulated Cut Stone Veneer / Brown / New $15.80 |
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Dollhouse Museum Quality Simulated Cut Stone Gray / New $15.80 |
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DOLL HOUSE HIGH CHAIR -Walnut- 1/24 SCALE MINIATURE MUSEUM QUALITY FURNITURE $8.97 |
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DOLL HOUSE CRADLE -Walnut- 1/12 SCALE MINIATURE MUSEUM QUALITY FURNITURE $29.99 |
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Concord Museum Miniature Wood Queen Anne Side Table & Pewter Pail Dollhouse Doll $24.99 |
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MUSEUM ARM CHAIR DOLLHOUSE FURNITURE $20.00 |
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Dollhouse Size Shopping Bag (Cleveland Museum) #SHB 90 $2.50 |
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DOLL HOUSE CRADLE -Walnut- 1/12 SCALE MINIATURE MUSEUM QUALITY FURNITURE $19.99 |
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MISSION STYLE BED W/BEDDING DOLLHOUSE MINIATURE MUSEUM QUALITY 1/12 SCALE WOOD $19.99 |
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ARTICLE ON BONBONNIERES – CANDY BOXES DOLL HOUSE MUSEUM $3.95 |
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Baby Rocking Horse-Walnut- DOLLHOUSE MINIATURE MUSEUM QUALITY FURNITURE $13.99 |
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The Girl in the Castle Inside the Museum $9.33 Once there was a girl who lived in a castle. The castle was inside a museum. When children visited, theyâd press against the glass globe in which the castle sat, to glimpse the tiny girl. But when they went home, the girl was lonely. Then one day, she had an idea! What if you hung a picture of yourself inside the castle inside the museum, inside this book? Then youâd able to keep the gir… |
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The Stettheimer Dollhouse $13.17 Infusing her sensibility into every detail–from the Limoges vases in the chintz bedroom to the crystal-trimmed candelabra in the salon–Carrie Walter Stettheimer (1869-1944) wove together the fashion and style of New York’s high society in the early twentieth century to create one of the finest dollhouses in the world. Stettheimer worked on the twelve-room dollhouse for nearly two decades, creati… |
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MoMA Modern House (MoMA Modern Kids) $11.34 Create a delightfully modern house with this innovative set of modular nesting boxes! Aspiring architects and designers of all ages can create modern spaces, arrange furniture and accessories, and pack it all up to go with this distinctive house! Includes: 6 nesting boxes 8 mix-and-match furniture pieces 12 removable vinyl clings… |
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Norman Rockwell – A Dollhouse For Sis Cup – 1982 Norman Rockwell – A Dollhouse for Sis… |
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