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Dolls House Front

This dolls house front was based on number 36 Queen Square. It was commissioned by George Webb Hall and his wife Maria for their ten children to play with. Number 36 was Maria's family home. It features 9 windows and a door with 2 chimneys and is made of mahogany, inlaid with satin wood.

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Summary

: TD3434.2

: Social History

: dolls house

: Dolls' house; front door in the style of a house (modelled on a house façade in Queen Square). Nine windows and a door. 2 chimneys. Red bricked design. Mahogany, inlaid with satin wood.

Dolls House Front

Dolls House, c.1800

Current Location

On Display at M Shed, Bristol Places Gallery

: City of Bristol Collection

: Bristol, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) / England, Northern Europe, Europe

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: 1800 (circa.)

: Bristol, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) / England, Northern Europe, Europe

: 36, Queens Square

: 1800 (circa)

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