VOICED: Doll houses show no child's play

The video explores the historical significance of dolls houses among Dutch and German aristocrats in the 17th and 18th centuries. These miniature houses were not only status symbols but also hobbies and social gathering points. They featured exquisite craftsmanship, with some pieces costing as much as a villa. Dolls houses also served educational purposes, teaching young ladies household management. The exhibition includes dolls houses from different eras and regions, highlighting their cultural and educational roles.

What was the primary reason Dutch and German aristocrats in the 17th and 18th centuries owned dolls houses?

• To entertain children

• As a status symbol

• To sell them for profit

• As a form of protest

Who was known for commissioning artists to create miniature furniture for her dolls house?

• Anna Smith

• Mary Johnson

• Sarah Wrote A

• Elizabeth Brown

What was the value of some of the miniature pieces in the dolls houses?

• As much as a diamond ring

• As much as a car

• As much as a villa in Amsterdam

• As much as a small boat

Apart from being a hobby, what educational purpose did dolls houses serve?

• Instructing on financial management

• Teaching young boys about architecture

• Teaching young girls how to manage a household

• Educating children about history

What additional feature does the exhibition include?

• A workshop on miniature painting

• A live demonstration of doll making

• Dolls houses from the Far East and modern era

• A documentary on the history of dolls