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Looking For Victorian Dollhouses
By Norman Burr
Doll houses can be wonderful gifts for young girls or just for people
who love collectibles and beautiful things, and when you are looking for
something special, you need to take a look at a Victorian doll house.
Victorian dollhouses are beautifully elaborate and grand, and when you
are in a place where you are thinking about moving forward and finding
the right dollhouse, you should take a look at what might make a
Victorian dollhouse special.
In the first place, take a look at some of history that goes along with
Victorian architecture in general. Victorian architecture had its heyday
between 1839 and 1900, replacing the Georgian and Greek styles that came
before that. Georgian and Greek-styled houses prioritized classical
symmetry and clean lines. They were devoted to order and to a strong
sense of balance. By comparison, the classic Victorian house is
significantly more disordered, asymmetrical and flamboyant. Rather than
embracing clean lines, Victorians preferred houses with elaborate,
fanciful accents.
When you are looking to identify a Victorian dollhouse, consider the
fact that you are looking for very tall, very steep roofs. Many of these
houses have multiple gables and both the inside and the outside are
going to feature elaborate gingerbread trim. You'll find that the
chimneys have beautifully layered shingles and that the towers of the
house will tend to have peak cresting or finials. The windows will come
in a number of different sizes and shapes and stained glass was very
popular. This can create a look that is very busy and very frenzied, but
oftentimes, the end result is something lovely and fanciful. In many
ways, Victorian dollhouses are very much fairytale homes.
Many different materials were used when you are looking at the exterior
of a Victorian home. You will find that some of the materials include
board and baton, clap board, and stucco. Several different finishes
might be use for the home, and the trim could be painted in colors that
were vastly different from the rest of the house. Your Victorian
dollhouse might have many different colors on the outside; simply take a
look at a book on Victorian architecture to see how varied it could get.
When you are looking for the right dollhouse for someone, consider how
beautiful a Victorian dollhouse can be. It is perfect for someone who
appreciates beautiful flourishes and delicate touches, and the furniture
that you can purchase for it is just as elaborate as the homes
themselves. These houses do tend to be a little more expensive, but you
will find that they are perfect gifts for the right person. Do keep in
mind that Victorian dollhouses can feature very fragile, very breakable
pieces, and should perhaps be given to older children.
Take some time and look at the various Victorian dollhouses out there
before you make your decision. You may be giving someone a gift that
will become an amazing heirloom and treasured possession for future
generations.
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