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This book is a comprehensive guide to doll kitchens from 1800 to 1980. It explores the history and evolution of these miniature kitchens with a focus on the technical and manufacturing aspects. The book is written by Eva Stille and published by Schiffer Publishing, The Limited in 1998. The book is in English and has an ISBN-13 of 9780887401381. The topics covered in the book include dollhouses, crafts, and hobbies, and technical and manufacturing industries. This book is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of doll kitchens.
SynopsisDoll kitchens in Germany were originally a plaything for adults and evolved, toward the end of Eighteenth century, into toys for children. In this book, Eva Stille follows the evolution of the doll kitchen and shows how the social development of "big" real kitchens influenced doll kitchens in each new era.The manufacturers of the doll kitchens are listed as well as a wide variety of miniature furnishings, appliances and stoves that was once available to children. These items are now highly collectible and ironically have once again become the playthings of adults., Doll kitchens in Germany were originally a plaything for adults and evolved, toward the end of Eighteenth century, into toys for children. In this book, Eva Stille follows the evolution of the doll kitchen and shows how the social development of big real kitchens influenced doll kitchens in each new era. The manufacturers of the doll kitchens are listed as well as a wide variety of miniature furnishings, appliances and stoves that was once available to children. These items are now highly collectible and ironically have once again become the playthings of adults., Doll kitchens in Germany were originally a plaything for adults and evolved, toward the end of Eighteenth century, into toys for children. In this book, Eva Stille follows the evolution of the doll kitchen and shows how the social development of "big" real kitchens influenced doll kitchens in each new era. The manufacturers of the doll kitchens are listed as well as a wide variety of miniature furnishings, appliances and stoves that was once available to children. These items are now highly collectible and ironically have once again become the playthings of adults.
Good book, translated from the German, very informative. I've enjoyed it. Book is in great shape, and quite engaging in this subject I find most interesting.-ChrisS