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		<title>About Various Types of Doll Houses</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A popular type of dollhouse is the so called Victorian dollhouse. These houses are similar to what you would find in a city like Paris. Usually, these houses are having extensive structures with great features such as a huge front veranda. Decorating a Victorian dollhouse should not be a problem given the many amazing ways [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A popular type of dollhouse is the so called Victorian dollhouse. These houses are similar to what you would find in a city like Paris. Usually, these houses are having extensive structures with great features such as a huge front veranda. Decorating a Victorian dollhouse should not be a problem given the many amazing ways by which to do so. It&#8217;s not difficult to find internet stores and sites dedicated exclusively to the Victorian style doll house and the various decors that one can obtain for them. It&#8217;s also very easy to construct an ideal Victorian house from another age.</p>
<p>Some dollhouse collectors particularly value the classic, homely style of a Tudor hut. This type of doll house represents the English architecture. It has a traditional post fence that provides a family atmosphere or feeling. Facilities like a fireplace or a twisting stairway are common in this type of doll house. Most Tudor huts or cottages are custom-made or personally crafted by the collector. However, there are also readily available products out in the market.</p>
<p>On the other hand, Georgian doll houses are the most popular variety that is made of wood and the one you will always encounter. This type of dollhouse is popular because it is usually big and striking. The Georgian period is commonly associated with the neoclassical style and was greatly influenced by classical architectural designs. The Georgian Dollhouses have three major classification or themes. They are: Greece and Rome, Terraces and Town Houses, and Palladianism and Country Houses.</p>
<p>Palladianism was a school of thought in the area of design based on the works and writings of an architect from Italy who wanted to restore the techniques and designs of olden Roman buildings. Palladian style includes elegance, aesthetic understanding of ornamental elements and the use of order in an art form. A Georgian doll house as opposed to a Victorian house is more organized and orderly in terms of colors, details and overall architectural value.</p>
<p>During the 1700s, the wealthy Westerners began to pour investments into their homes. Country houses started to emerge, consuming vast areas of land for landscaping and parks. If you desire an imposing mansion dolls house, you could take it on a Georgian era. There are quite a few styles of Palladian door obtainable in miniature and you can acquire windows to complement. The fashion of these doors and windows provide Georgian wooden doll houses a very splendid atmosphere.</p>
<p>Finally, one very enjoyable and well-liked dollhouse is the Barbie dollhouse. By the name itself, it is made particularly for Barbies. It gives so much fun for children who enjoy Barbie and her many accessories. There is an unlimited array of things to put inside a Barbie dollhouse. From furniture like sofa sets and beds to soap and dishes, creating a Barbie dream home and a Barbie dream personality has become entertaining for females (and even males) of all ages. Since it doesn&#8217;t always have to be for the kids, playing with a Barbie house makes collections so cool. This hobby becomes timeless and irrelevant of age.</p>
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		<title>How to Collect Antique Baby Dolls</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 03:50:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The word authentic is often connected to expensive, but this is a misconception. True if you collect antique baby dolls, these could be pricey. Well, it depends on the kind of doll that you want. There are some antique dolls that can be bought for only a few hundreds of dollars. If you&#8217;re lucky, you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The word authentic is often connected to expensive, but this is a misconception. True if you collect antique baby dolls, these could be pricey. Well, it depends on the kind of doll that you want. There are some antique dolls that can be bought for only a few hundreds of dollars. If you&#8217;re lucky, you may even get these for less. Here is a list of some that can be obtained by collectors on a tight budget. These are great dolls with good quality and good history behind them.</p>
<p>One example is the Armand Marseille. These are antique German dolls that is said to be one of the best antique baby dolls on the market today. They are extremely common which some collectors believe make it a non-rarity but there are still other collectors who go for these kinds of antique dolls. Just with all the manufacturers of authentic German dolls, there are Armand Marseille dolls that have been restored. Collectors who buy antique baby dolls specifically the Armand Marseille make sure that the dolls they get have authentic parts. These are pricey though but there are Armand Marseille dolls that can be purchased below $500.</p>
<p>Another popular antique baby dolls for collectors are the Kestner Shoulderhead Dolls. These are well loved and popular German made bisque dolls. The rarer the Kestner Shoulderhead Doll is, the more expensive it is. If the collector is on a budget, there is still another option for them. They can look for the lovely shoulderheaded versions and buy these instead. Though the classic trademark of the Kestner Shoulderhead Dolls have their mouths open. The less pricey antique baby dolls of this kind have their mouths closed.</p>
<p>Collectors also pay close attention to the features, painting, and the material of the Kestner Shoulderhead Dolls. These should be made of bisque which make it really authentic. The third most popular antique baby dolls for collectors are the antique dollhouse dolls. These are made from papier mache, wax, wood, bisque, and china. They are small and the models of the bisque dolls vary.</p>
<p>The best thing about this doll is that a lot of collectors do their best to get their hands on these kinds of antique baby dolls therefore they are vastly produced. They are also cheaper compared to the other dolls because these can be bought for $200 to $300. The German toddler dolls were manufactured in the 1900s and were originally display dolls. Nowadays, these are considered to be antique baby dolls for collectors. They usually come with a rocking chair or an old cradle.</p>
<p>Baby doll toys are an important part of growing up, and that will likely never change. No matter how progressive the world becomes, chances are good that little girls are always going to want to play with their little babies. They are always going to want to dress them up, stroll them around, feed them and change their diapers.</p>
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