Exploring the History of Doll’s Houses: A 25-Year Journey

Jane Harrop has been making miniature doll’s houses for over 25 years and teaches classes and runs workshops for enthusiasts in the UK, and on-line around the world. (see http://www.janeharrop.co.uk) Here she talks about the history of doll’s houses and the 3 different sizes that houses and furniture are based on. This was originally given as a zoom talk to Chorlton Good Neighbours history group on Sep 1st 2022 during Lockdown

Queen Mary’s doll house display at Windsor

 

A tiny crown set with real gemstones Miniature leather-bound books from the doll’s house library

A tiny crown set with real gemstones