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Doll House Miniature
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LUNDBY Furniture Miniature BATHROOM Bath SHOWER Dollhouse Doll House Dolls $34.45 |
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Miniature Wine holder for 1:12 Scale Doll house finished in WN –FREE SHIPPING $33.50 |
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Girl Dollhouse Miniature Victorian Pictures Tennis $12.95 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Vintage Ceiling Lamp Light Colorful $0.99 |
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Pink Wire Queen Ann Coffee Tea Table 1:12 Doll’s House Dollhouse Miniature MIB $5.97 |
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Black Wire Queen Ann Coffee Tea Table 1:12 Doll’s House Dollhouse Miniature MIB $5.97 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Box of Butter $1.95 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Chocolate Bar (like Hershey) $1.50 |
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1:12 Dollhouse Miniature Porcelain China Dinnerware Tea Set 14PCS DC080 $7.59 |
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4 Clay Mango Miniature Fruit Handmade 1/12 Dollhouse FF006 $0.99 |
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Red Clock Tomepiece LUXURY Vintage1:12 DOLLHOUSE MINIATURE OC003 $3.99 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Emboidered Carpet 12″ x 8″ #OR104 $6.29 |
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1/12 DOLLHOUSE Miniature Bathroom WALL SHELF 3PCS NICE $5.39 |
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Jar Pot Earthenware 4pcs Dollhouse Miniature Pottery OV019 $4.19 |
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Victorian Furniture Dining Table Oval gold and Black Dollhouse Miniature JK05503 $31.99 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Poster KISS Mini V3 Band Rock & Roll $2.99 |
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2-Tier Tower Dessert Tea Cake Tray 1:12 Doll’s House Dollhouse Miniature $4.97 |
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1:12 Dollhouse Miniature Pink Baby Cushion Toy Set PP010 $4.99 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Poster KISS Mini V2 Band Rock & Roll $2.99 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Red Rose in Glass Vase w/Marbles $5.39 |
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DIY Wooden Doll House Miniature Light Romantic Bali East Coast Deluxe model Kit $129.00 |
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Miniature Dollhouse Porcelain Tea Set with Tray & Thimbal Included Floral Design $4.99 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Poster The Last Crusade Mini Indiana Jones $2.99 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Poster AVATAR Mini V1 Movie $2.99 |
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A Blue Bowl Doll House Miniature b90 $1.56 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Poster AVATAR Mini V2 Movie $2.99 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Snow Globe – Super Tiny! $7.99 |
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110-205 Woven Miniature Dollhouse Carpet/Rug 6″ x 9″ $5.95 |
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2 Pcs 20 MM Dollhouse Miniatures Kitchen Supply Glass Cake Stand Pedestal + Lid $16.00 |
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4 Square Turquoise Blue Plates Doll House Miniature b91 $3.14 |
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110-233 Woven Miniature Dollhouse Carpet/Rug 6″ x 9″ $5.95 |
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NEW 1/12 Dollhouse Miniature Glass Fish Tank Flower Pot $0.99 |
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Dollhouse Miniature China Tea Set Cup Dish Pot Kettle $8.99 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Poster Mini Boston Red Sox Logo $2.99 |
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Detergent Purity Cleaner new 1:12 Dollhouse Miniature HO003 $3.99 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Poster New York Yankees Logo Mini V1 $2.99 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Furniture Decoration China Tea Set $8.99 |
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Lot of 12 Dollhouse Miniature Kitchen Fork knife Spoons $0.99 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Poster Yankee Stadium New York Yankees Mini $2.99 |
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Strawberry Kiwi Crepe Dollhouse miniature $2.25 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Poster Miracle On Ice Mini USA Hockey 1980 Olympics $2.99 |
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dollhouse miniature Ornate Silvery Shield with 3D Regal Lion – for your Castle $11.99 |
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dollhouse miniature Sturdy Bronze Crusader’s Cross Shield $8.99 |
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dollhouse miniature Art Deco Stylized Bronze Wall Owl – a Work of Art $11.99 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Poster Dale Earnhardt # 3 Mini NASCAR Racing V1 $2.99 |
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dollhouse miniature Bronze Metal Spikey Skull Mask $7.99 |
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dollhouse Miniature Elegant Scalloped Glass Bowl of Tiny Natural Seashells $9.99 |
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100 Miniature Fresh Cream Buns*Dollhouse Food*WHOLESALE $14.99 |
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Wooden Dollhouse MINIATURE DIY PET WORLD HANDWORK WITH LIGHT $8.99 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Kitchen Food Flour Bag Pack w Stick $5.69 |
The Miniature Doll House Fascination
Over the years I have had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know many miniature enthusiasts. What fascinates them about seeing familiar objects in a tiny, realistic form?
Much more than a child’s plaything, building Doll Houses, and ultimately decorating and furnishing them in a theme of your choice, has become an adult hobby. The only way to improve on that, is to have a daughter or grand-daughter who can share that interest and passion with you.
Personally, my miniature interest lies in antique miniatures and dolls, more so than in modern works. The strange thing about that is the fact that antique pieces were seldom created with a true eye to scale, and scale is of utmost importance to me when viewing modern miniatures.
The craftsmanship involved in creating tiny little porcelain dolls, with jointed limbs, often hand blown inset glass eyes, real mohair wigs is amazing. Add to that the primitive conditions within the factories that many of these dolls were created in, adds to my amazement. Many of these tiny dolls have lasted in excess of 100 years , they have been handled, and played with, loved and often abandoned, only to turn up years later in an attic somewhere.
The furnishings of this same era were often handmade, often primitive, and much did not stand the test of time as well as the little dolls did. To find, own and enjoy these pieces today is a delight.
Manufactured doll house furnishings of this era, were often made in Germany as were the little dolls. I had a dear friend of German origin bring her childhood collection over to me to help her sell. She is in excess of 90 years old, a delightful lady who still teaches piano, runs her own household, and dresses her dolls. She had a story to tell about every piece of furniture, and remembers hours spent with her sister in creating the tiny little bed linens, Doll Clothes and lampshades. I like to think there are similar stories about every antique piece that comes my way.
Also of importance to me is for miniatures to be made of the material they are in real life.
If a bed is representing one made of wood, I cannot tolerate it in plastic. (sorry Chrysenbon) If Bathroom Fixtures are representing porcelain pieces, then do not make them in wood! Realism is very important in my own collections.
Some enthusiasts enjoy making all of their own furnishings and accessories, even their own dolls. This exacting craft can only be admired by those of us less talented, but certainly makes their fascination obvious.
Some crafters make such exquisite pieces that the prices can command as much as their full size counterparts. There are miniature artists, who paint on tiny canvases each work of art is a one of a kind painting. Other artists paint on tiny plates, even buttons as canvases.
There are miniature artists who do miniature needlepoint, knitting, rug making and pottery as well as wood workers.
One thing I have found is once someone embraces this hobby, it is usually a life long obsession.
About the Author
For more information on miniatures and doll houses, visit http://www.eloradollhouse.com. Jayne Cremasco has been a miniature and doll house retailer for over 25 years.
Can anyone tell me where I can get a really good collection of miniature doll houses?
Ebay have a lot of that they can bid on throughout the world. I love miniature dollhouses. I've always wanted one as a child. Good luck in your business. Sounds like a lot fun. Here are some links for you. They are from Ebay and other sites that can help you get started. Take good care.
