A delightful vintage picture book published by the Victoria & Albert Museum, devoted to the enchanting world of antique dolls and dolls’ houses.

Part of the museum's early Picture Books series, this charming little publication celebrates the miniature domestic worlds of centuries past, when dolls’ houses were furnished with extraordinary attention to detail, often reflecting the fashions, interiors and everyday rituals of the period.

Presented in its original soft terracotta-coloured paper wrappers, with beautifully simple black typography and the original sixpence price printed upon the cover, it is a lovely example of early museum publishing.

The booklet belongs to a fascinating series exploring the decorative arts, with other titles devoted to English furniture, porcelain, embroidery and historic craftsmanship.

A particularly sweet gift for a collector of antique dolls, miniature furniture or historic interiors, and a wonderful little addition to a cabinet of curiosities or an antiquarian bookshelf.

Publisher: Victoria & Albert Museum, London, under the authority of the Board of Education.

Period: Early twentieth century, exact publication date unconfirmed.

Binding: Original printed paper wrappers.

Condition: Good vintage condition, with some age-related discolouration, light marks and wear to the paper covers, commensurate with age.