Building a Victorian Era Bliss Dollhouse Kit // The Secret History of Dollhouses

Building a Victorian Era Bliss DollHouse Kit // The Secret History of Dollhouses
Join me as we take a look at the secret history of dollhouses (also styled dolls’ houses or doll’s house) as we build a late Victorian Era Bliss dollhouse from a kit by Nordquist Designs. The interior of the house will feature paper wallpaper and furniture from Mcloughlin Brothers from the late 19th Century.
Nordquist Designs: jeannordquist....
Link to Victorian Inspired Wall Decor video mentioned: • Transform Your Space! ...
Sources: I’m indebted to the scholarship of two women who were amongst the first dollhouse historians to publish comprehensively on the subject: Flora Gill Jacobs and Faith Eaton.
Jacobs, Flora Gill . A History of Dolls’ Houses. New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons: 1953, 1965.
Eaton, Faith. The Ultimate Dolls’ House Book. New York: Falling Kindersley, 1994.
Luke, Tim.Toys from American Childhood, 1845-1945. Cumberland, MD: Portfolio Press, 2001.
O’Brien, Richard. The Story of American Toys: From the Puritans to the Present. New York: Abbeville Press, 1990.
Goodrich, Massena. Historical Sketch of the Town of Pawtucket. Pawtucket, RI: Nickerson, Silbey & Co., 1876.
Pearce, Walter. Painting and Decorating. London: C. Griffin, 1898.
Gardner, F. B. Everybody’s Paint Book. New York: T. Richardson, 1884.
CAMEO Database: cameo.mfa.org/...
Special thanks to the Strong National Museum of Play librarians for their research assistance with the Bliss Toy Catalogs. This extensive trade catalog collection is available here: museumofplay.a...
Music:
Ludwig van Beethoven. Violin Concerto in D Major. Op. 61 - III. Rondo, Allegro. Performed by U.S. Marine Chamber Orchestra.
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Diamonds and Rubies - Nellie Stokes (1909) - Arranged for Strings. Music by Gregor Quendel from Pixabay.
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[@sarahcerullo]

Does anyone else have dreams of building and furnishing a Victorian dollhouse? Let me know your thoughts. I'd love to hear them!

[@Mrs_Homemaker]

I have a large Victorian built (minus putting in windows) waiting for decorating. And I think I've now changed my mind and want to do a "modern" dollhouse inside it - like a family moved into an old Victorian in the time of today. I love Victorian dollhouses, and had every intent of decorating this one this way, but I think the modern take will give me a lot more freedom and less stress about historical accuracy.

[@sarahcerullo]

@@Mrs_Homemaker I love this idea. It will be fun to decide what you want to remain historically accurate and what elements you want to update. It will be a nice snapshot into our lives today while navigating what was here before us. Thank you for your comment!

[@tomjohnson7622]

Years ago I made a rough replica of our house to be used as a bird feeder, that was till the little girl next door saw it. Just by the look in her eyes there was no way I couldn't give it to her.

[@sarahcerullo]

I love this! I've seen house birdfeeders and they are adorable. There is something about miniature houses that elicits joy. Thanks for sharing!

[@HardRockingo]

Great video & you have another Subscriber too 😉

[@sarahcerullo]

Thank you!