Tootsietoy Dollhouse from 1927

Here is my 1927 Tootsietoy Cardboard Doll House. The house measures approximately 19" long x 14.5" wide x 15 1/2 tall. The Dowst Brothers Company of Chicago started to produce dollhouse furniture sets around 1920 and continued until 1937. They called the toys "Tootsie" after a family member who died tragically young at age of 16  Tootsie soon became Tootsietoy.

The sides of the house have the same artwork with a trellis, flower boxes and green shutters. Wayne Paper Goods  Co. of Ft. Wayne, Indiana actually produced the house for Tootsietoy,

The front of the house has two large doors that open so the interior of the house can be accessed easily. Mine is missing the cardboard piece for the attic windows. It fits into the roof as shown in the next picture. Mine is also missing the knobs for the doors.

The inside of the house has lithographed details, like a fireplace, curtains, accessories, light sconces, carpets and anything else to make it a comfortable home. 

The living room has a lovely brick fireplace with a roaring fire.

The house technically has 6 rooms. 

The bathroom is in an alcove behind one bedroom. The metal Tootsietoy furniture is a perfect fit. 

There is even a scale so the dolls can watch their weight.

The smaller room in front of the bathroom can be a bedroom, or a dressing room or whatever. The console radio opens up to reveal the dials and speaker.

The master bedroom with the Tootsietoy bedroom set in blue.

The kitchen is an alcove behind the dining room.

I am missing the dining room table but I have substituted the living room side table for now.

The living room furniture is gold. The phonograph lets the dolls listen to music after dinner.

Here is the furnished house

Furniture sets were sold in colourful boxes. Here are some sets that are in my collection.

I have had this house for about ten years and have finally shared it, I hope you enjoyed the visit.