The maker is said to have based the facade of the doll's house on that of the children's own house. The Manwaring's former house is next door to the museum and, like the doll's house, a fine example of Georgian architecture.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Manwaring Dolls' House, c. 1790
Date supported
2004
Medium and material
Oak
Dimensions
116 x 106 x 31 cm
Grant
6000
Total cost
18000
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