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Dollhouses

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: doll houses; doll house; dollhouse

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Flora Gill Jacobs papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 115.87
Abstract

The Flora Gill Jacobs papers are a compilation of manuscripts, personal and research correspondence, publicity, postcards, photographs, and historical information on the Washington Dolls’ House & Toy Museum. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1975 and 2006.

Dates: 1864 - 2006; Majority of material found within 1975 - 2006

Scrapbook of clippings on dolls

 Item — Box Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 2018.scrap
Abstract

This scrapbook about dolls was made by an unidentified creator using magazine and newspaper clippings from 1939-1940 in the Boston, Massachusetts area. Topics cover antique shows, doll collectors, doll theft ("Sally Simmons"), dolls' clothing, portrait dolls, miniatures for dolls' houses, puppets, and more. Magazines clipped include Vogue, Life, and the Saturday Evening Post.

Dates: 1939 - 1940