Another Dolly

Post by **Lee** » Thu Nov 05, 2020 11:13 am

Good morning everyone,
One of my latest builds is a reproduction of a Dolly Toy Company house from the 1930’s or 40’s. The house was cardboard with printed details and was beyond repair. It was disintegrating in my hands. I made measurements and created a pattern. I think it turned out rather well.
I also reduced the pattern so it would fit on a 2X4 inch base. You can see them side by side. I also reproduced a Dolly Toy Company base for the larger one using vintage corner brads from another Dolly Toy house that was coming apart.

Post by **Lee** » Thu Nov 05, 2020 11:14 am

The new Dollies.

Post by **maria** » Thu Nov 05, 2020 3:24 pm

Both versions are excellent!

Post by **JCass** » Thu Nov 05, 2020 10:42 pm

I agree Lee - it did turn out rather well - and more! Thanks for sharing.

John

Post by **Howard** » Fri Nov 06, 2020 4:56 pm

Lee...

really like both of your dolly style house versions...plus all all the other houses you've crafted and shared with us...

by the way...where did you get the little metal fasteners for the corners of the large dolly house base?...i was desperately looking for them a couple of years ago...please advise...many thanks...

Howard...

Post by **BrianB** » Sat Nov 07, 2020 11:30 am

These are GREAT!! I actually started recreated the graphic on this house a few years ago to make a printie/repro version in the 3 colors I've seen it in. I almost have it done, hopefully someday I'll be able to finish the project. Its so wonderful to see both of your versions, the pink and purple on looks like candy you could eat!!!

Post by **Lynn** » Sat Nov 07, 2020 1:26 pm

From a Dolly lover, beautiful job!!

I have always loved the printed versions that include the printed bases.

Post by **Howard** » Mon Nov 16, 2020 4:24 pm

lee...

whoops...misread your post about reusing old dolly house corner staples...but if you ever run across a source for them...please share with all the forum...

howard...