
The 17th-century dolls’ houses of the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam were not children's toys but richly decorated cupboards, fitting into the tradition of the “collectors’ cabinets”. They were commissioned by well-to-do women. Cabinet-makers, sculptors, glassblowers and other craftsmen worked on these dolls' houses, probably under the supervision of the women who commissioned them. The two 17th-century dolls' houses in the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam offer us a fascinating insight into the interior and household of Amsterdam mansions during this period.
Page Count:
48
Publication Date:
1994-01-01
ISBN-10:
9066112433
ISBN-13:
9789066112438
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