On this blog, you’ll find everything about dollhouses and miniatures. Op dit blog vind je alles over poppenhuizen en miniaturen.
woensdag 18 september 2013
Miniatuur sleepkoets uit Waddinxveen, begin zeventiende eeuw
donderdag 1 augustus 2013
Miniatuur armstoel circa 1660-1685
woensdag 12 juni 2013
Antiek speelgoed bij "De kleine wereld" in het Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar
donderdag 30 mei 2013
Dollhouse of “Grandma” Backer and other antique toys in the Simon van Gijn House in Dordrecht / Poppenhuis van "Grootje" Backer en ander antiek speelgoed in het Simon van Gijnhuis in Dordrecht
The Simon van Gijn House in Dordrecht is a beautiful
old residence that has been turned into a museum since 1925
In the attic, you’ll find antique toys, miniature rooms, and a few dollhouses
Among them is the famous dollhouse of
Agnes Maria Clifford, who lived from 1739 to 1810
Since the birth of her grandchildren, she was
affectionately called “Grandma” Backer
In her later years, Agnes, the wife of Cornelis Backer,
devoted herself to furnishing and decorating two dollhouses
Her initials A.M.C., the dates 1805 and 1806, and her ages 66 and 67
are embroidered into the floor carpets of both houses
Owning older dolls’ furnishings may have inspired her,
and in 1789 she inherited the miniature silver

The style of the furnishings and the dolls’ clothing
reflects the period between 1785 and 1810
In particular, the detailed dressing of the English wooden dolls is spectacular
Unique miniature theater: “In het lustige beestenspul”
The eight illustrated diaries of Jacob de Vos form a
rich source of information about upbringing and toys in the 19th century
The boys loved the drawings made by their father
They served as a reward for diligent work and study
If they hadn’t studied on a given day, no drawing would appear in the diary
Doll kitchen, Dordrecht, circa 1840
Haberdashery stall: "Tyrolean Stall, 1840–1850"
Cookie stall, 1800–1850
Butcher’s stall, circa 1800
Brush stall, circa 1800

















