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Doll houses

Doll houses are the imaginative miniature abodes designed to house a variety of doll designs. Some of these homes are commercially produced to match a particular figure. On the other hand, some may be designed for general use with a variety of toys. Still other miniature homes may be created solely for architectural display. The inclusion of miniature figurines is not a necessity.

Many doll houses have been created for thousands of years. The oldest known of such creations are those of ancient Egypt. Although the miniature houses of today are made primarily for play and occasionally for the purposes of collecting, these older designs served a religious purpose.

Most doll houses today can trace their design roots back to Europe. More specifically, they are based off of what were known as "baby house" in the sixteenth century. Rather than being created for children, these ornate creations were owned and maintained by adults. Not just any adults either, only the wealthy could afford them.

 

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