defleur Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 I got this old dollhouse at a Church Sale last year. It has a roof that is falling apart (someone hot glued it together LOL and she is in need of a lot of TLC. Can anyone identify this dollhouse? Quesion #2 do you think it can be repaired? I think it may be a vintage or old one as the furniture is 50's/60's style and some is handmade. The photo of the dollhouse is my avatar photo if this photo doesn't upload correctly. Anyway this is going to be my project. Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Debra Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Cal Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 What does it look like it need? In most cases, most dollhouses can be repaired....depends on how much time and effort you want to put in Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 It's a dura-craft. I think it's the newberg, but it may be the linfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondream Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 I'm looking at my Newberg shell right now and it definitely looks identical to your house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Great find! It iwll be a lot of fun to see what you do with it! Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPCullen Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Yep, definitely a Duracraft Newburg, minus the front steps.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 It is a beautiful Newberg, that is for sure. Lovely lovely house! It will be stunning when it is repaired! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badlilkit10 Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 very cute i love it in deed cant wait to see what you do with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcmorrison Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 I definitely agree with Linda (LPCullen), It IS a newburg, minus the front steps. I'm building a newburg right now. Beautiful job on that one. Love the colors and the roof shouldn't be too hard to repair. I'll be glad to help answer any questions as I am working on the roof to mine now. Just got the roof on a couple of days ago and now I gotta get it shingled. Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcmorrison Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Oh, and it's minus the dormer on the porch roof. Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracibobs Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 yup its a newberg its my pride and joy house they are right it is only misssing the front steps and the little dormer on the porch roof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Very cute. That is a Dura Craft Newburg. They were nice houses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defleur Posted June 25, 2008 Author Share Posted June 25, 2008 Thank you everyone for the fast responses. So do they not make this model anymore? Is it vintage? I ask because I really don't want to use the blocky style furniture that came with it. Someones dad did a good job making the furniture for the day and age that it was made but I really wanted to modernize it a bit. Is this a taboo in the dollhouse world? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATBIDLACK Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 It is your house. The only rules are do as you and your house wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleFox Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 I've seen houses in a lot worse shape... even if that is her best side!! The nice thing about it being a newberg is that they are plentiful. If you need replacement parts you may be able to get a new newberg kit from evil bay or from someone who is holding on to one. Great project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathi17 Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 The Newberg is a great house, you're going to have a lot of fun fixing it up. As for furniture, that's the great thing about dollhouses, you can make them any way you want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor's Mom Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 What a GREAT find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookmarm Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 yes, it is a Newberg. I had a partial (very!) kit I bought off ebay up until this weekend...cleaned out the basement, and the leftover bits went to Goodwill. I only salvaged scraps...but I do have shingles, if you need them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corwin Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I can't wait to see what you do with it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Thank you everyone for the fast responses. So do they not make this model anymore? Is it vintage? I ask because I really don't want to use the blocky style furniture that came with it. Someones dad did a good job making the furniture for the day and age that it was made but I really wanted to modernize it a bit. Is this a taboo in the dollhouse world?Dura-Craft went belly-up a few years ago. I have a Newburg still in the box. I also have a Pierce to rehab (thanks, Traci!) that was built with hot glue, so can take it entirely apart and rebuild it. You can most certainly use/ make furniture for it and dispose of the other however you wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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