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Dolls' Houses from the V&A Museum of Childhood
Halina Pasierbska
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Description for Dolls' Houses from the V&A Museum of Childhood
Paperback. This beautifully illustrated book celebrates some of the best-loved dolls' houses from the V&A Museum of Childhood. Published to accompany a new exhibition, Dolls' Houses presents specially commissioned photography detaling the astonishing skill and craftsmanship required to create these homes in miniature scale. Num Pages: 144 pages, 160 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: WCW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 212 x 13. Weight in Grams: 592.
This beautifully illustrated book celebrates some of the best-loved dolls' houses from the V&A Museum of Childhood. Published to accompany a new exhibition, Dolls' Houses presents specially commissioned photography detaling the astonishing skill and craftsmanship required to create these homes in miniature scale. The book invites you to take a close-up look at the most interesting and historically significant examples of this absorbing craft, from the exquisite Nuremburg House of 1673, to the brightly coloured twenty- first century Kaleidoscope House. From lavish country mansions to cosy suburban villas, it explores the houses' fascinating roles as both domestic teaching aids and ... Read more
This beautifully illustrated book celebrates some of the best-loved dolls' houses from the V&A Museum of Childhood. Published to accompany a new exhibition, Dolls' Houses presents specially commissioned photography detaling the astonishing skill and craftsmanship required to create these homes in miniature scale. The book invites you to take a close-up look at the most interesting and historically significant examples of this absorbing craft, from the exquisite Nuremburg House of 1673, to the brightly coloured twenty- first century Kaleidoscope House. From lavish country mansions to cosy suburban villas, it explores the houses' fascinating roles as both domestic teaching aids and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
V & A Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781851778041
SKU
V9781851778041
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-1
About Halina Pasierbska
Halina Pasierbska is former Curator of Dolls' Houses and Toys at the V&A Museum of Childhood. She has written numerous books and articles on toys and dolls' houses, and her exhibitions include Wooden Toys (1990) and Must-Have Toys (2004).
Reviews for Dolls' Houses from the V&A Museum of Childhood
'...a tantalising introduction to a craft that has been around nearly 500 years and looks set to endure.' Jessie Burton, Art Quarterly, December 2014