The World Of Miniatures
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The World Of Miniatures
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Author : Sarah Walkley
language : en
Publisher: GMC Publications
Release Date : 2018
The World Of Miniatures written by Sarah Walkley and has been published by GMC Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
"If you think of dolls houses as usually being period houses, it's time to think again! This compendium of miniature buildings looks at the many other styles of construction that are increasingly being created by miniatures enthusiasts, including cozy cottages, modern loft apartments, churches, garden sheds, lighthouses and windmills."--
Inside The World Of Miniatures Dollhouses
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Author : Bernard Rosner
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980
Inside The World Of Miniatures Dollhouses written by Bernard Rosner and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Doll furniture categories.
In Miniature
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Author : Simon Garfield
language : en
Publisher: Atria Books
Release Date : 2019-03-12
In Miniature written by Simon Garfield and has been published by Atria Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-12 with Art categories.
Bestselling, award-winning writer Simon Garfield returns with an enthralling investigation of humans’ peculiar fascination with small things—and what small things tell us about our larger world. “[Simon Garfield is] an exuberant truffle-hound of the recondite and delightful factoid.” —Sunday Times (London) Simon Garfield writes books that shine a light on aspects of the everyday world in order to reveal the charms and eccentricities hiding in plain sight around us. After beguiling fans with books about everything from typography to time, from historic maps to the color mauve, he’s found his most delightful topic yet: miniatures. Tiny Eiffel Towers. Platoons of brave toy soldiers. A doll’s house created for a Queen. Diminutive crime scenes crafted to catch a killer. Model villages and miniscule railways. These are just a few of the objects you will discover in the pages of In Miniature. Bringing together history, psychology, art, and obsession, Garfield explores what fuels the strong appeal of miniature objects among collectors, modelers, and fans. The toys we enjoy as children invest us with a rare power at a young age, conferring on us a taste of adult-sized authority. For some, the desire to play with small things becomes a desire to make small things. We live in a vast and uncertain world, and controlling just a tiny, scaled-down part of it restores our sense of order and worth. As it explores flea circuses, microscopic food, ancient tombs, and the Vegas Strip, In Miniature changes the way we perceive our surroundings, encouraging all of us to find greatness in the smallest of things.
The Book Of Mini
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Author : Kate Esme Unver
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2019-04-16
The Book Of Mini written by Kate Esme Unver and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-16 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
Embrace the not-so-small world of minis! From teeny burgers and minuscule handbags to furniture no larger than a quarter, this mind-blowing collection of squeal-worthy miniatures features more than 250 of the tiniest creations from all over the world. Kate Ünver, a lifelong collector of nearly 1,000 items, has curated unique and extraordinary miniatures on her Instagram account, @dailymini, since 2012. In The Book of Mini, she selects hundreds of pieces of artwork--many of which have never been seen before--and organizes them into sections on tiny food, diminutive wildlife, petite pottery, and more. Also included are interviews with collectors and artists exploring their methods, influences, and how they came to adore everything mini. Featuring hundreds of photographs, The Book of Mini is a must-have book for the tiny lover in your life.
Life In Miniature
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Author : Nicola Lisle
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword History
Release Date : 2020-11-23
Life In Miniature written by Nicola Lisle and has been published by Pen and Sword History this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-23 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
A “comprehensive and enjoyable” guide to the centuries-long history of dolls’ houses and how they illuminate our past (Books Monthly). Dolls’ houses are tiny slices of social history that give us a fascinating glimpse into domestic life over the last three hundred years. Through text and photos, Nicola Lisle explores the origins and history of dolls’ houses and their furnishings, from the earliest known dolls’ house in sixteenth-century Bavaria to the present, and looks at how they reflect the architecture, fashions, social attitudes, innovations, and craftsmanship of their day. She discusses the changing role of dolls’ houses and highlights significant events and people to give historical context, as well as taking a look at some of the leading dolls’ house manufacturers such as Silber & Fleming and Lines Brothers Ltd (later Triang). Included are numerous examples of interesting dolls’ houses, the stories behind them, and where to see them—including famous models such as Queen Mary’s spectacular 1920s dolls’ house at Windsor Castle. There is also a chapter on model towns and villages, which became popular in the twentieth century and also give us a window on the past by replicating real places or capturing scenes typical of a bygone era, plus advice for dolls’ house collectors, a detailed directory of places to visit, a timeline of dolls’ house history, and recommended further reading.
The Complete Book Of Making Miniatures
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Author : Thelma R. Newman
language : en
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
Release Date : 1975
The Complete Book Of Making Miniatures written by Thelma R. Newman and has been published by Three Rivers Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
Instruction for the beginner as well as the advanced craftsman; design settings; basic boxes; lighting; uses of such new materials as acrylic, foam, plastic, as well as fabrics, glass, ceramics, and metal. 700 photographs, including 23 in full color.
The Big Book Of A Miniature House
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Author : Christine-Léa Frisoni
language : en
Publisher: GMC Publications
Release Date : 2014-08-28
The Big Book Of A Miniature House written by Christine-Léa Frisoni and has been published by GMC Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-28 with Country homes categories.
Christine-Lea Frisconi explains how to make a beautiful miniature French country house with deep recesses, fancy panelling and wall niches to add character and instructions to make a range of French-style furniture, fittings and even flowers!
Worlds In Miniature
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Author : Jack Davy
language : en
Publisher: Saint Philip Street Press
Release Date : 2020-10-09
Worlds In Miniature written by Jack Davy and has been published by Saint Philip Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-09 with categories.
Miniaturisation is the creation of small objects that resemble larger ones, usually, but not always, for purposes different to those of the larger original object. Worlds in Miniature brings together researchers working across various regions, time periods and disciplines to explore the subject of miniaturisation as a material culture technique. It offers original contribution to the field of miniaturisation through its broad geographical scope, interdisciplinary approach, and deep understanding of miniatures and their diverse contexts. Beginning with an introduction by the editors, which offers one possible guide to studying and comparing miniatures, the following chapters include studies of miniature Neolithic stone circles on Exmoor, Ancient Egyptian miniature assemblages, miniaturisation under colonialism as practiced by the Makah People of Washington State, miniature surf boats from India, miniaturised contemporary tourist art of the Warao people of Venezuela, and dioramas on display in the Science Museum. Interspersing the chapters are interviews with miniature-makers, including two miniature boat-builders at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall and a freelance architectural model-maker. Professor Susanne Küchler concludes the volume with a theoretical study summarising the current state of miniaturisation as a research discipline. The interdisciplinary nature of the volume makes it suitable reading for anthropologists, archaeologists, historians and artists, and for researchers in related fields across the social sciences. This work was published by Saint Philip Street Press pursuant to a Creative Commons license permitting commercial use. All rights not granted by the work's license are retained by the author or authors.
America S Doll House
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Author : William L. Bird
language : en
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
Release Date : 2010-10-06
America S Doll House written by William L. Bird and has been published by Princeton Architectural Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-10-06 with Art categories.
From the Star-Spangled Banner flag to Dorothy's Ruby Slippers, the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History is home to some fascinating objects. In fact, one of the most fascinating of these, and one of the most popular, is itself a home. On the museum's third floor sits a five-story dollhouse donated to the museum by Faith Bradford, a Washington D.C. librarian, who spent more than a half-century accumulating and constructing the 1,354 miniatures that fill its 23 intricately detailed rooms. When Bradford donated them to the museum in 1951, she wrote a lengthy manuscript describing the lives of its residents: Mr. and Mrs. Peter Doll and their ten children, two visiting grandparents, twenty pets, and household staff. Bradford cataloged the Dolls' tastes, habits, and preferences in neatly typed household inventories, which she then bound, along with photographs and fabric samples, in a scrapbook. She even sent museum curators holiday cards written by the Dolls. In America's Doll House, Smithsonian Institution curator William L. Bird, Jr. weaves this visual material and back-story into the rich tapestry of Faith Bradford's miniature world. Featuring vibrant photography that brings every narrative detail to life, America's Doll House is both an incisive portrait of a sentimental pastime and a celebration of Bradford's remarkable and painstaking accomplishment.
Heirlooms In Miniatures
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Author : Anne Hollingsworth Wharton
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18
Heirlooms In Miniatures written by Anne Hollingsworth Wharton and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with categories.
This beautifully illustrated book showcases a collection of miniature objects, including furniture, paintings, and other decorative items, from the author's personal collection. Each object is accompanied by a brief description, highlighting its historical or artistic significance. The author, a prominent socialite and collector of miniatures, provides an introduction to the history and art of miniatures. An enchanting book that will appeal to anyone interested in the world of miniatures. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.