The Authentic Georgian Dolls' House

by Brian Long (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2001

  $4.36

  A detailed introduction to making authentic dolls' houses and accessories typical of the Georgian period. It contains plans and instructions for making six Georgian houses from town houses to farmhouses, and from aristocratic follies to workers' cottages. Harbour Master's house; travelling baby house; Ladythorne House; Bridge End House; Gatekeeper's lodge; Northumberland farmhouse Architectural styles from Queen Anne to Regency are described and illustrated, with detailed treatments of windows, roofs and ironwork, kitchen equipment and even sanitary facilities. Unique archive material and research shows original building plans, contemporary surveys and inventories which the modeller can follow and draw inspiration from. Fully illustrated with incredibly detailed plans and instructions and step-by-step colour photographs. Georgian era is one of the most popular periods for dolls' house builders and collectors.