Dollhouse

A dollhouse is a miniature replica of a standard house. They are most commonly associated with children's doll play, in which familiar domestic situations are simulated for play value, but the making, decorating, and display of dollhouses also forms a hobby for adults.

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The term dollhouse is common in the United States and Canada. In UK usage, doll's house or dollshouse is usual.

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As a children's hobby, dollhouses are typically sized to be appropriate for available dolls, and range in complexity from ad-hoc structures to sophisticated replicas of actual houses.

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As a hobby for adults, the craft may trace its origins to a long interest in crafting miniatures of everyday objects; it is known to have existed since Ancient Egyptian times. Of several standardized scales, the most common are 1/12th (also called 1" scale) and 1/48th.

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The creation of dollhouses is a hobby open to many. There are a number of magazines on the subject, with supplies available from shops and elsewhere. Dollhouse clubs which meet regularly, and online chat rooms let you talk to other miniaturists.

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Constructions can range from the historically accurate to a building that suits personal taste.

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Replica: Replica is also a series of science fiction novels by Marilyn Kaye....

House: :For other meanings of the word "house", see House (disambiguation)....

Child: A child (plural: children) is a young human. Depending on context it may mean someone who is not yet an adult, or someone who has not yet reached puberty (someone who is prepubescent)....

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