Have you ever owned a dollsโ house? ๐ก Popular in Britain since the late 17th century, dollsโ houses are tiny slices of social history that give us a fascinating glimpse into domestic life over the last 300 years. ๐ In Life in Miniature, Nicola Lisle explores the origins and history of dollsโ houses and their furnishings, and looks at how they reflect the architecture, fashions, social attitudes, innovations and craftsmanship of their day. ๐ This beautifully-illustrated book also includes a chapter on model towns and villages, which became popular in the 20th century and give us a window on the past by replicating real places or capturing scenes typical of a bygone era. ๐ Plus: โ
Advice for dollsโ house collectors โ
A detailed directory of places to visit โ
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