TOYS : CHILDHOOD

Object Name: dolls' house
Date Made: 1940s
1940s
Description: Handmade dolls' house. House is a cream painted wooden box on feet. There are three windows at the front and steps leading up to front door. Hinged at the front and back to allow access to front and rear interior rooms. The interior consists of a lounge, kitchen, hall and upstairs landing, bathroom, bedroom and a nursery. The nursery has child-themed paper stuck on the walls. The house is crudely wired for power to the small blubs.
Catalogue Number: HOYFM.749.1989

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