Friday 16 March 2012

Queen Mary's Doll House

Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House is the largest, most beautiful, and most famous dolls’ house in the world. Built for Queen Mary, consort of King George V, by the leading British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens between 1921 and 1924, it includes contributions from over 1,500 of the finest artists, craftsmen and manufacturers of the early 20th century. From life below stairs to the high-society setting of the saloon and dining room, a library bursting with original works by the top literary names of the day, a fully stocked wine cellar and a garden created by Gertrude Jekyll, no detail was forgotten – the Queen’s Dolls’ House even includes electricity, running hot and cold water and working lifts. Each room, is fully furnished in every way, and waiting to be explored.

The Dining Room of Queen Mary's Doll House, Windsor Castle

Perambulator

c.1924
The International Baby Carriage Stores
Enamelled metal and leather
11.9 x 10.5 x 6.0 cm
Copyright reserved/The Royal Collection
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