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- Barbie's Dream House, 1962 - By the early 1960s, Barbie dolls could have play environments, including this Barbie Dream House. Introduced in 1962, the Barbie Dream House was filled with sleek, modern furniture that included a combination television/stereo console. While relaxing in her very own "space," Barbie could watch herself on television or listen to albums by Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, or the Lettermen.
- 1962
- Collections - Artifact
Barbie's Dream House, 1962
By the early 1960s, Barbie dolls could have play environments, including this Barbie Dream House. Introduced in 1962, the Barbie Dream House was filled with sleek, modern furniture that included a combination television/stereo console. While relaxing in her very own "space," Barbie could watch herself on television or listen to albums by Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, or the Lettermen.
- Dollhouse Potty Chair, 1946-1960 - Dollhouse toys, like this potty seat, reflect the housekeeping and childcare tasks expected of postwar women. Renwal Manufacturing Company of Mineola, New York, made inexpensive plastic dollhouse furniture along with other children's toys.
- 1946-1960
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Dollhouse Potty Chair, 1946-1960
Dollhouse toys, like this potty seat, reflect the housekeeping and childcare tasks expected of postwar women. Renwal Manufacturing Company of Mineola, New York, made inexpensive plastic dollhouse furniture along with other children's toys.
- "Colleen Moore's Doll House", 1939-1942 - This cardboard dollhouse kit is a replica of the Colleen Moore's Fairy Castle dollhouse. Moore, a popular silent film actress, had a lifelong fascination with miniatures and commissioned the castle in the late-1920s. It took seven years and $500,000 to complete the dollhouse, which stands nearly nine feet tall and has rooms themed after different fairy tales.
- 1939-1942
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"Colleen Moore's Doll House", 1939-1942
This cardboard dollhouse kit is a replica of the Colleen Moore's Fairy Castle dollhouse. Moore, a popular silent film actress, had a lifelong fascination with miniatures and commissioned the castle in the late-1920s. It took seven years and $500,000 to complete the dollhouse, which stands nearly nine feet tall and has rooms themed after different fairy tales.
- Dollhouse Playpen, 1946-1960 - Dollhouse toys, like this playpen, reflect the housekeeping and childcare tasks expected of postwar women. Renwal Manufacturing Company of Mineola, New York, made inexpensive plastic dollhouse furniture along with other children's toys.
- 1946-1960
- Collections - Artifact
Dollhouse Playpen, 1946-1960
Dollhouse toys, like this playpen, reflect the housekeeping and childcare tasks expected of postwar women. Renwal Manufacturing Company of Mineola, New York, made inexpensive plastic dollhouse furniture along with other children's toys.
- Dollhouse, Fisher-Price "Play Family House" with Furniture, 1976-1977 -
- 1976-1977
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Dollhouse, Fisher-Price "Play Family House" with Furniture, 1976-1977
- Dollhouse Vacuum Cleaner, 1945-1960 - Dollhouse toys, like this vacuum cleaner, reflect the housekeeping and childcare tasks expected of postwar women. Ideal Toy Company made inexpensive dollhouse furniture along with other children's toys.
- 1945-1960
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Dollhouse Vacuum Cleaner, 1945-1960
Dollhouse toys, like this vacuum cleaner, reflect the housekeeping and childcare tasks expected of postwar women. Ideal Toy Company made inexpensive dollhouse furniture along with other children's toys.
- Dollhouse Dustpan, 1946-1960 - Dollhouse toys, like this dustpan, reflect the housekeeping and childcare tasks expected of postwar women. Renwal Manufacturing Company of Mineola, New York, made inexpensive plastic dollhouse furniture along with other children's toys.
- 1946-1960
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Dollhouse Dustpan, 1946-1960
Dollhouse toys, like this dustpan, reflect the housekeeping and childcare tasks expected of postwar women. Renwal Manufacturing Company of Mineola, New York, made inexpensive plastic dollhouse furniture along with other children's toys.
- "Dream Kitchen" Toy Table, 1963 - Kids love to play grown-up. In the early 1960s, the Deluxe Reading Corporation produced a miniature set of "Dream Kitchen" appliances -- refrigerator, stove, sink, and dishwasher (and a table and chairs). The complete set included plastic dishes and replica food and product boxes that little hands could place in and around the appliances, pretending to be just like mom or dad.
- 1963
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"Dream Kitchen" Toy Table, 1963
Kids love to play grown-up. In the early 1960s, the Deluxe Reading Corporation produced a miniature set of "Dream Kitchen" appliances -- refrigerator, stove, sink, and dishwasher (and a table and chairs). The complete set included plastic dishes and replica food and product boxes that little hands could place in and around the appliances, pretending to be just like mom or dad.
- Dollhouse Trash Can, 1946-1960 - Dollhouse toys, like this wastebasket, reflect the housekeeping and childcare tasks expected of postwar women. Renwal Manufacturing Company of Mineola, New York, made inexpensive plastic dollhouse furniture along with other children's toys.
- 1946-1960
- Collections - Artifact
Dollhouse Trash Can, 1946-1960
Dollhouse toys, like this wastebasket, reflect the housekeeping and childcare tasks expected of postwar women. Renwal Manufacturing Company of Mineola, New York, made inexpensive plastic dollhouse furniture along with other children's toys.
- "Cathy Celebrates Christmas: A Victorian Dollhouse" Quilt, 1991 -
- 1991
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"Cathy Celebrates Christmas: A Victorian Dollhouse" Quilt, 1991