Antique Dutch Doll House of Petronella Dunois

Petronella Dunois had this doll house put together c. 1676, one year before her wedding in 1677. Of note are the silver miniatures in the kitchen. The Dutch are renowned as silversmiths.

The doll house is made like a cabinet and is as tall as an adult.



Doll houses in the 17th century were not made for children to play with - they were the hobby of the lady of the house.

This doll house is in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Resource information - Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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Article and photo credit Susan Kramer