Souvenir dollhouse: development and present state

Added: 02/13/2006

The popularity of dollhouses production began in the 19t century although the idea emerged long earlier and has direct connection with the history of dolls development. At the present the leadership of dolls and dollhouses production is shared by Germany, England and the USA. The dolls and dollhouses are considered to be unique, elite presents and souvenirs at the present.

The industry of dollhouses started long after the development of dolls industry. The souvenir dollhouse collecting is a fashionable stream at the moment. But let us have a look at the history of its development. The facts show that it has roots from the 16th century. But proved history can be traced to the 19th century, Germany. At first stages dollhouses were constructed from paper and wooden samples. The special popularity this kind of souvenirs had in English families.

The development of dollhouses was directly connected with the history of the dolls. It is clear that emergence of necessity of dollhouses was impossible without appearing of the dolls that followed humans and which history counts millions and millions of years. The dolls passed through long way of different materials and shapes changes. The early ancestors' dolls were made of natural materials such as: wood, fur, clay and little stones.

Some research work succeeded in finding Babylonian examples of probably first dolls. No doubt Egyptian ancient culture was rich in first dolls variety. Greece and Rome used dolls as toys for little girls that were buried after the child's growing up. In this states dolls were associated with goddesses. Later the list of dolls material was added with more practical substances as bones, ivory, wax, etc. 600 B.C. The history of dolls development viewed wooden samples for very long time. Only the 19th century changed the situation.

As any industry the market ranges the set of leaders and outsiders: as for dolls and dollhouses production - Germany is incontestable leader in both fields. The quality of the German production is highly competitive in any world market. The history of dollhouses and exactly souvenir dollhouse industry can be traced to the following companies: in Germany - Moritz Gottschalk, Christian Hacker, Elastolin, Moko, Wagner & Sohn; in England - Siber & Fleming Type, G. & J. , Evan & Cartwright, Bros, etc. These brands were famous and popular at the beginning of the 19th century.

The American Industrial Revolution changed crucially the situation that one more time proved the transfer of American economic policy from the side of agriculture to the industry and commerce. The American producer became able to produce the same quantity of dollhouses as their competitors in Germany ad England.

During the long time only wealthy families could afford dollhouses, but time changes and at the present souvenir dollhouse is unique present that is available in its huge variety and big choice. According to the special souvenir dollhouses review the dollhouse miniature has especial popularity now. Dolls and dollhouses are known all over the world as fashionable presents and souvenirs, but there are some countries where theses items are traditional for example England and Germany.

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