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Chargement... Life in Miniature: A History of Dolls' Housespar Nicola Lisle
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"Popular in Britain since the late seventeenth century, dolls' houses are tiny slices of social history that give us a fascinating glimpse into domestic life over the last 300 years. In this beautifully-illustrated book, Nicola Lisle explores the origins and history of dolls' houses and their furnishings, from the earliest known dolls' house in sixteenth-century Bavaria to the present, and looks at how they reflect the architecture, fashions, social attitudes, innovations and craftsmanship of their day. She discusses the changing role of dolls' houses and highlights significant events and people to give historical context. She also takes a look at some of the leading dolls' house manufacturers, such as Silber & Fleming and Lines Brothers Ltd (later Triang). The book includes numerous examples of interesting dolls' houses, the stories behind them and where to see them. This includes famous models such as Queen Mary's spectacular 1920s dolls' house at Windsor Castle and the eighteenth-century baby house at Kew Palace. There is also a chapter on model towns and villages, which became popular in the twentieth century and also give us a window on the past by replicating real places or capturing scenes typical of a bygone era. There is advice for dolls' house collectors, as well as a detailed directory of places to visit, a timeline of dolls' house history and recommended further reading. One of the most comprehensive guides available on the subject, this book offers unique insights into the world of dolls' houses and is a must for anyone with an interest in the history and appeal of these miniature treasures" Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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 Google Books — Chargement...GenresClassification décimale de Melvil (CDD)745.592309The arts Graphic arts and decorative arts Decorative Arts Handicrafts Making toys Toys, miniatures, scale models and similar handcrafted itemsClassification de la Bibliothèque du CongrèsÉvaluationMoyenne: (3.75)
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I'll start by stating that I came to this with little knowledge of dolls' houses but an interest in knowing how and why they came to be. Even though I knew of a few of the houses that served as social statements in the past I did have the mistaken impression that they were always for children and those examples were the exception. I was wrong. They developed into children's objects when production became less expensive and painstaking.
As a history this book combines just enough context for the various time periods so the reader can understand why these houses carried the meaning(s) they did. I spent a small amount of time searching online for additional images, which was a fun task in itself. But it also highlights what would, for me, have made this a phenomenal book: more photographs and even drawings. That is a bit of an unfair complaint since this is not promoted as a coffee table book, I just happen to think it would have made for a beautiful one.
As a reader and lit person, I especially enjoyed the chapter on "Doll Houses in Literature." In addition to the information contained here, it served to make me think about how so many things we now consider children's toys or objects that carry a lot of meaning in literature, film, and even music. That is off topic but I always appreciate a book that sends me off on a related tangent, it means the book has successfully engaged me.
I highly recommend this to anyone already interested in dolls' houses as well as those like myself who simply want to learn the history of something we're all familiar with. The 16 pages of photographs offer a nice selection though, as I mentioned, I would have loved more. The history, however, more than makes up for fewer pictures than I wanted.
Reviewed from a copy made available by the publisher via NetGalley. (