We had to say auf wiedersehen to this old dolls house in Germany.
We bought it about four years ago at a Diakonie charity warehouse. Alas due to its size we were never able to bring it home. It was bought largely on its great looks.
Clearly home made many years ago, each room was wallpapered, carpeted and tiled. There were doors and even electric lighting.
Priced at just 8 Euro, it came complete with tons of furniture, which we were able to bring home.
Despite asking friends and neighbours we couldn't re-home the house. I think it was the size more than anything.
It went with the house clearers in the end, along with most of this pictured below and much much more; the final remnants of my Wife's late parents' apartment of some 40 years.
Have you ever made a dolls house? Is it a lost art?
So sad to let these things go, but so necessary at some point. SFZ
ReplyDeleteYes SF, a rite of passage, albeit one we don't want.
DeleteI had a friend whose father made her one that looked a lot like that. She died and left it to us for our daughter. When our daughter grew up I happened to see a mother and little daughter walking in front of our home. I asked them if they might like a dollhouse; they took it away on a little red wagon, and the little girl was delighted.
ReplyDeleteWow! what a great tale! Like a Christmas story Baron. I wonder of the red wagon was a radio flyer?
DeleteOnly in the movies! Would've made a great scene. ;-)
DeleteI made one for my oldest daughter - still have it out in The Cave
ReplyDeletePictures please Mr. Ed!
Deletesorry Woodsy, I don't have any photos and the thing is buried out in The Cave.
DeleteNo worries Ed.
DeleteNot a lost art. My late Mother collected a couple of weekly or fortnightly part-works from which you could build a complete dolls house, with furniture and lighting. Although they never got built.
ReplyDeleteWow! Dolls house part works. What a great idea! I wonder what a finished house would have looked like Paul?
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