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| The newest addition to my collection is this very special room box from 1913. I have never seen another one like it. The parlour, veranda and balcony are on one side, and ... |
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| ...the kitchen and bedroom are on the other. |
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| The balcony came furnished with this pretty furniture and metal watering can. The furniture is the same style as the Czech dining room sets that were popular a few decades ago, but the painting is very different. Could it be an early version of those sets? |
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| This little house seems to be the ideal honeymoon cottage, so I have decided that newlyweds live here. Young Mrs. Stübchen, has invited some of her new neighbours over. She is making a last check of her lovely parlour to see if all is ready. |
It is shown in the book, Moritz Gottschalk, 1892-1931, and it is from 1913. There is a larger version as well.
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| The ladies will enter via the flower filled veranda. There is no access to the balcony, but I suppose the dolls are so light they can fly up there. |
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| Mrs. Stübchen is vey proud of the punch bowl and glasses she received as a wedding gift. She hopes her callers will be suitably impressed by the set. |
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| Mr. Stübchen is still waiting for Mrs. Stübchen to bring him the suit she sent out to be cleaned. Luckily he is very patient because his suit is the last thing on her mind. |
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| The cook has stayed to help Mrs. Stübchen with her party. She is unaware that poor Mr. Stübchen is trapped in the bedroom now that the ladies have arrived. |
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| Butch, the bulldog, knows that Cook is a soft touch and he is begging for treats. |
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| Mr. Stübchen loves his new wife vey much, but he is beginning to realize that she is a little absent-minded. He hopes the ladies will leave soon. The truth of the matter is that I have not made Mr. Stübchen any clothes, so even if the ladies leave he still won't be able to find his pants. Maybe I should get on that min-project. |
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| The end of the house has working shutters and a lovely trellis. |
What a wonderful house. I hope Mrs. Stubchen has sent out all her thankyou notes for her lovely gifts. perhaps that is why she has not made her groom clothes. Did he rent a tuxedo for the wedding and had to give it back?
ReplyDeleteShe is sooooo busy doing her thank you notes that she has no time for sewing. Besides Mr. S. never needs to leave the bedroom, does he?
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ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous house and you have furnished it beautifully. I suspect Mr was quite happy being in his bedroom while all the ladies were visiting.
ReplyDeleteI am sure he was happier in the bedroom. Thanks for the kind words.
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ReplyDeleteOriginal and beautiful house.
ReplyDeleteThanks Fabby!!
DeleteYou have such a Great collection!!! I Love your story.... poor Mr. Nopants... I think you better fix that or he will be permanently embarrassed! The glassware is Gorgeous.... so many lovely details in this old "house" .... I know nothing .... but maybe there were other floors that stacked up? The porch and shutters are so lovely! Also the trellis... and the old wallpapers and.... floorpapers... well..... Everything! Such fun to play with these old houses... and wonder who else played with them...!
ReplyDeleteThanks!! I wish I knew more about the history of this house. It is in such good original condition that I feel it has been much loved throughout its ling like.
DeleteWhat a lovely lovely house! The sentiment you give it makes it even more lovely. I am sure Mr. Pantless is enjoying the rest after all of the hustle and bustle of the wedding and moving to new home!
ReplyDeleteI am happy that you enjoyed my little story. Part of the fun for me is imagining the lives of my mini-people. And I agree the Mr. would rather stay in the bedroom than join the ladies' party.
DeleteFantástica, felicidades por este tesoro, yo también me he enamorado nada más verla, feliz semana:-)
ReplyDeleteMuchas gracias!!
DeleteJust came back this past week from the Flora Gill Jacobs dollhouse auction. There was a two room dollhouse that reminded me of yours. It too had the sweet spindle work on an atrium off the living room. It also had the detail work on the edges of the room box that looked like lattice. Sorry I do not have the catalog in hand but perhaps there is what I described is in one of her books. My guess is its German made. Good luck in finding out the information your seeking and let us know if you do find the answer. You have a fantastic little house.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jamie! I looked up the auction online and saw the house you mentioned. It is the same age and style. I appreciate the heads up. I wish I cold gave been at the auction too, and seen all the lovely items in person.
DeleteHello Shale,
ReplyDeleteIt is such a beautiful house. Your story makes it that much more special and personal.
Big hug,
Giac
Thanks Giac! I'm glad you enjoyed my post. I always love yours. It's so great to see the wonderful things you create.
Deleteha ha Mr. No Pants!
ReplyDeleteRealmente es una maravilla,menudo tesoro tienes!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBesos.
Gracias Pilar. Me encanta mi tesoro también.
DeleteShale, this just might become my favorite of all your little houses....no take that back as I love all of them! But this one is delightful!
ReplyDeleteThanks Florine! I love all my houses too. I just wish that I had enough room to display them all. I have to put them in a rotation and have a few on display at a time.
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