Gia-b Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 Hello, I'm trying to find the worth of a doll house my father purchased for my mother in the early 80's. The paperwork says It was in the window of Marshall Field's (Chicago) in 1920. It was made specifically for a set of twins. We have all of the original furniture and I believe the lights still work. It was a "one of a kind" at the time because most doll houses only had 2 open sides (front and one side), this one has both sides open because it was a special build for a set of twins. Anyway, we are looking for a dealer to tell us its worth. I'm not sure if we are looking to sell it just yet. Mom still loves it. I do not have a photo of it right now, but I know we have a video of it somewhere. I will try to find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gia-b Posted June 24 Author Share Posted June 24 Actually, I was wrong, it was 1925, not 1920. I found the pictures, but I am not sure how to share them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaV Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 You'll have to make more posts to be able to share photos (welcome, by the way). I for one look forward to seeing it, it sounds amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gia-b Posted June 25 Author Share Posted June 25 Thank you MamaV I appreciate your help and it's nice to meet you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 When you have made five posts you can make an album of your photos in the Gallery, and we can click on your avatar to go to your member page to look at your gallery pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gia-b Posted June 26 Author Share Posted June 26 Thank you havanaholly. I appreciate your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gia-b Posted June 26 Author Share Posted June 26 Hopefully this site will help me find who the twins were for the original purchase from Marshall Fields. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gia-b Posted June 26 Author Share Posted June 26 irca: 1925 istory: Custom made for "Marshall Field & Company" by a skilled craftsman in 1925 for a private family in Wisconsin with two girls. It is an original one of a kind piece. imensions: Total Height: 3' 4.5" / Width: 3' 1" / Depth: 2' 3" ll of these furniture pieces were acquired with the dollhouse when we originally bought it back in 1976. Many of the pieces are handmade and are original pieces from when the dollhouse was crafted. FRONT BEDROOM, MASTER-SECOND FLOOR 1 comb and brush, 1 White vanity table and chair, 1 white rocker, 1 upholstered chair, , 1 White Bed, complete with lace spread, 1 Oval plush rug, Blue color, 2 small and 1 large Silhouettes, 1 mirror. NURSERY 1 Blue rocker, 1Blue Potty chair, 1 folding chair, 1 Toy car, 1 Painting, 1 Toy china Doll house, 1 toy ship, 1 Doll buggy, 1 Dresser, blue, 1 Baby crib, 1 rug. BATHROOM-SECOND FLOOR 1 Bathtub, 1 Toilet closet, 1 Sink, 1 Vanity table with bench, 1 pin-up lamp, 1 Rug, 1 Hand mirror. SECOND FLOOR-HALLWAY 1 Grandfather clock, 1 painting, silhouette, 1 Hall rug. SECOND FLOOR BEDROOM-BACK 1 picture-2 books, 1 red, 1yellow, 1 bed side lamp, 1 Bedroom vanity table and chair, 1 rocker, 1 upholstered chair, 1 Bed, complete with bed spread, 1 rug. LIVING ROOM 1 Ornate plant and stand, 1 Fireplace clock, 1 Round table, 1 book, 1 Brass Statue, 1 Grand Piano and bench, 1 Vase, 2 end tables, 1 table lamp, 1 Desk , 1 Hurricane lamp, 1 Picture, gold frame, 1 Silver candelabra, 1 Eureka rug sweeper-vacuum type, 1 Couch, 1 Love seat, 1 Round rug and 1 large rug.. DINING ROOM 1 Corner shelf, 1 Table, drop leaf, 2 Chairs, 1 silver bowl, 1 China cabinet, pewter dishes. KITCHEN 1 White table, 2 White Chairs, 1 Platter, turkey, 1 pitcher and sugar bowl, 1 White sink, 1 pail, 1 Drinking cup, 1 White refrigerator ( GE model), 1 stove, 1 tea kettle. DOWNSTAIRS HALL-WAY 1 telephone table, 1 telephone chair, 1 Small rug. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 What an awesome time machine! Those were two lucky little girls. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 Nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gia-b Posted June 27 Author Share Posted June 27 I agree! Yes, it's beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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