My friend and fellow doll house enthusiast, Jane-the-gardener, lent me a book on Queen Mary's dolls' house. It was made in the 1920s, and it's the most elaborate one I've ever seen.
It has a garden, chandeliers, suits of armor, statues, elaborate wallpaper, paintings of previous kings and queens, a garage with vintage cars, a green marble bathroom, hand-painted ceilings, hand-made rugs, marble floors, and details like vases of flowers and clocks on the mantlepieces above the fireplaces. It even has working water taps and electric lights, not to mention a wine cellar. Amazing.
The house was exhibited several times, and the money raised from the exhibits was given to charities that she supported.
Here are some pictures. And here's some more information, written in true British style. I think this is why I have such trouble writing simply, too much British blood.
There's another book available too.
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