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This is my second AG doll house. It is a victorian house made for my Samantha and Nellie dolls. I have changed a little the outfits used in the movie. Hope you enjoy!  Read More →

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ISBN13: 9780486429908 Condition: NEW Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. Product DescriptionReprint of rare catalog by one of America’s most successful, late-19th-century domestic architects, with more than 100 designs for 68 houses. Elevations and floor plans for custom-designed homes in the Colonial, Romanesque, and Queen Anne styles, as well as plans for verandas, summer pavilions, and barns. Invaluable to architectural historians, preservationists, and home restorers.  Read More →

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Product DescriptionComplete reprint of charming, turn-of-the-century collection includes stylish private homes ranging from a two-story cottage with a servant’s room costing $1,000, to a two-story house with five bedrooms and four fireplaces, priced at $3,300. Invaluable to house restorers, preservationists, and architectural historians. 165 black-and-white illustrations.  Read More →

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I’m just wondering if there was a general rule on where to mount an American flag on a Victorian house? I’ve seen pictures where most are at the stairway to the entrance of the house. I’ve also seen them set up at the very top of the middle of the house by the attic. What do you people think? Yea for the night flying I plan on getting a couple solar spot lights. I figured they should put out enough light to light the flag up.  Read More →

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Product DescriptionRediscover the charm and practical appeal of the Victorian style and what can be achieved with modern building techniques. This work features homes in three sizes: under 1,500 sq ft; 1,501-2,500 sq ft; and over 2,500 sq ft. It also features: welcoming porches, elegant and comfortable living spaces, high ceilings, practical floorplans; intricate trimwork, cornices, dado rails, etc.; and traditional exteriors encase modern floor plans with open kitchens, family rooms, generous storage and utility space, and multiple en-suite bedrooms. Find every type of Victorian-style plan, inc., Queen Anne, Stick, Folk, Second Empire and Romanesque. Editorial features highlight both the general themes common to all Victorian styles, as well as the details unique to each individual plan.  Read More →

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Product DescriptionMany people who own authentic Victorian houses are at a loss as to what color their home should be painted or even what the original colors were. This resource directs readers step-by-step on how to select and apply historically accurate paint colors that will enhance the beauty and value of their homes. Full-color paintings and photographs.  Read More →

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Product DescriptionReprinted from a rare 1878 offering from a leading Northeastern architectural firm: front and side elevations, floor plans and descriptions of 50 “practical designs of low and medium priced houses,” ranging from 2- to 11-room dwellings, most in the cottage style. With complete specifications for two of the designs, a sample contract, advertisements from suppliers and price estimates. Authentic American Victoriana.  Read More →

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Product DescriptionExquisitely detailed, exceptionally handsome designs for an enormous variety of attractive city dwellings, spacious suburban and country homes, charming “cottages” and other structures—all accompanied by perspective views and floor plans (with measurements). Invaluable to architects, home restorers and preservationists; of immense interest to lovers of Victorian architecture.  Read More →

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