Antique Dolls Houses

This is an incredible dolls' house with 11 rooms! It is considered one of the finest American dolls' houses which was built in the 19th century and was sold by FAO Schwarz. (Circa 1890). The term "Mystery Dolls' Houses" was given by Flora Jacobs as the maker has never been identified. This particular one has the gambrel roof and has carved shingles on the main roof as well as on the wing of the house. It is painted a soft cream color with dark green chamfered wood (often referred to as Tramp Art), This house embraces chamfered decoration on all three sides. If you look closely at the base and roof lines, you will be amazed by the many moldings carved in various shapes with coordinating colors.

There are two entrances; one going into the main part of the house and the other going into the wing. There are four front doors that open on the facade to reveal 8 rooms. All the rooms have lovely old wallpapers, baseboards and raise panel connecting doors. The wonderful floors are often referred to as parquet floors but are actually scored and hand painted to look like parquet. Antique lace curtains hang in the 25 windows! An elaborate staircase has an alcove carved under the staircase! Additional attic rooms are in the openings on the roof. There is a dormer on the front that opens, a window that opens on the side of the gambrel roof and a window that opens in the back; all exposing small rooms.