The little 3D thing that was on the wall in the living room is of Leda and the Swan (aka Zeus!). How fantastic! A bit risque for a living room wall, but maybe not in the 20s 😂
Your intaglio picture in the living room looks like Leda and the swan. Dear Sunny is so adorable in his take-over of his very own room in the house and he makes a great size comparison. l found your channel quite by accident and I just love it. I retired two years ago and I have been trying to jump start my creativity but I have been having trouble doing it until I started watching the two of you. My favorite quote is from Mum "Just glue it and see what happens". I thought I had to have everything perfect before I even started, but then I just threw myself into my artwork and it works! You ladies are wonderful. I put your channel on in the background as I work. Your soft voices are like sweet birds twittering and the soft music and nature sounds are so relaxing. Thank you very much for all you do.
I’ve never seen a doll’s house like that, with paintings and mirrors and glass windows and wall paper and all. What a treat to see it. I think Sunny Cat is saying keep the carpet, at least the one he’s lying on. 😊
What a beautiful find. This dolls house is an amazing treasure. Have you thought of talking to a conservationist for some advice, maybe at a museum or archive ? I’m sure people would love to help. I have used clean soft paint brushes in the past to carefully dust of old papers and brush away larger particles of dirt. I have only dry cleaned paper, as moisture will cause water marks, regardless of how little is used, but professionals will know many tricks to clean of dirt and to fix loose paper back onto the walls too. Fish glue is a common agent to adhere wood and paper and has been used for centuries. It is natural and reversible and is often used in conservation to fix loose paint or paper back onto the wooden backing and can be injected with a needle and syringe behind loose parts, like the roof. But seeking advice from a professional is always best first. Fabrics can be cleaned by soaking them in cool water to loosen dirt and rinse of carefully, but keep colours separate from white fabrics, so there is no colour bleeding. Always Test a small area first. I leave old doll clothes to dry flat on a towel. Have fun this is an amazing project 🥰
I think Sunny Cat approves and wants to move in! The little photographs and pictures on the walls are absolutely lovely! I agree, it is nice to think that they might be her family members! ❤❤
There are some TH-cam videos on restoration. My favorite room was that bedroom where Sunny was in. Amazing! The photos! I love the wall paper and the fireplaces!
I'm enjoying your enthusiasm and joy with these miniatures. Someone who shares my hobby. Love your 1920's house and accessories. Hello from New York. I'm currently working on my third dollhouse.
The one thing I remember from my youth was that carpets were not 'fitted' wall to wall and there was always a gap of about 10" - 12"around the edges, usually exposing lino or parquet flooring. Your doll's house would certainly have been like that originally. Really looking forward to exploring your box of goodies and watching your renovation of the house.
wow...so beautiful ...don't throw anything away until it's been cleaned and checked...even if the are not from the 20s they are still quite old ...cant wait to see the progress
You could always clean the carpets, and then set them aside and make your own. I'm sure my mother would have hand washed the curtains - she hand washed the uniform dresses of the color guard of a marching band I was in as a child, and the colors never ran. Great Sunny Cat content! Sunny out-did himself this time.
That doll's house is amazing! Can't think of better new owners for it either! Those tiny liquorice allsorts are fun and the other little hidden treasures. Sunny made me laugh squishing into that room! You two are so precious!
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you made me laugh when sunny decided the house was for him and you siad watch the lamp shade so cute and funny .This dolls house is amazing so beautiful it couldnt have gone to a perfect home ❤
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Have you thought about talking with someone at the British Museum about the best way to clean the textiles, carpets, and wallpaper? They are the experts and may have some wonderful suggestions that you could apply to the dollhouse. Love your ambition to tackle this amazing project. I know in the end that everything will turn out just fine.
Wonderful suggestion! But let’s not forget the V&A, the Victoria and Albert Museum! They specialize in things like this, dolls, toys, etc. I would consult both of them before attempting to clean anything. It’s not so much restoration as is conservation. You want to clean (within reason) and stabilize everything. And I LOVE the Chinese chandelier! Pretty sure that was a shiny brass finish when it started out as a Christmas ornament. I’m sooo looking forward to your next video on this subject!
The intricate lamp from the living room reminds me of a souvenir Chinese style lantern from my childhood Christmas tree, though the one we had was plastic and faux gold with painted screens, and not nearly as fancy!
Oh how adorable! So amazingly detailed, I really love it. I’ve got an old dolls house too but I think it was hand made in the Tri-ang style. I’ve no experience in restoring dolls houses so I will watch these videos in the hopes of picking up some tips so that I can finally make it whole again. Lovely Sunny cat gives it his seal of approval I see too hehe. Maybe you need to re-create him in miniature or put a tiny picture of him in there, that would be so cute!
I think the plaster cameo is of the Greek myth Leda and the swan. Zeus wanted to sleep with Leda so he visited her as a swan. I love the doll house, can’t wait for part two.
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Fantastic, that is going to be so much fun to decorate. I would replace the carpets though. Miniature oriental carpets, stair runner and tile on the kitchen floor. You two are so handle with needle and thread to freshen up the window treatments. It's a shame to block off the windows by covering them. I'd better stop and sit back and see what both of you do with the house. This is so exciting!
I have now watched this beautiful film 3 times..honestly I wouldnt clean it that much a cotton cloth dampened with just water.. So much gorgeous history
Even slightly damp can ruin the wallpapers. There are many other museum type cleaning that can be done. Crustless white bread used as a gentle kneaded eraser is one.
Well, at least Sunny knew which bedroom was his, everyone else has to cram into the other bedroom! Seriously though, how precious is this little house?! I would think a hair dryer to blow off the dust (on cool of course) whilst using a paint brush or even a vacuum, it would scare me to have to clean it but there's no two people better for this house than the two of YOU!
Oh my goodness that house is beautiful! I love all the tiny pictures and mirrors and light shades. If that were mine I would lose the carpets but keep the rugs. It was wonderful seeing Sunny cat curl up in there, I think he owns it now 😁 I am so looking forward to seeing the stuff that came with it and watching 'Sunny House' restored to it's former glory! Great video Ladies 😀💗 x
Your dollhouse is a treasure, perhaps you can contact one of the larger museums for advice on cleaning and conservation. Dollhouses Past and Present does have some folks who may be able to help. Orvis paste soap that is used by quilters can be used with some items that can be soaked and gently hand washed. The house may be 1921, but you have some lovely Victorian period pieces too. If that is wax on the kitchen floor, gently scratch off as much as you can.
Loved watching and your beautiful purchase looks like it has the ‘Sunny seal of approval’. What an adventure and learning curve this is going to be. Can’t wait for further updates… I’m only sorry I can’t advise on cleaning. My go to cleaning method is a wet wipe…. Probably not very helpful. I feel you should try and keep all the carpets ect. Amazing, exciting video thank you both 💛🧡🤎
I know you can clean silk flower’s by using a paper bag and sand. You put enough sand to cover the bottom of the bag, stick the flower stem up then crinkle the top of the bag like if you were going to pop it. Then shake. It’s great for removing dust and cobwebs from the silks. Maybe the curtains can be dusted this way. ❤the new house and Sonny’s room was my favorite with all the pictures!
This is an amazing miniature home. I was captivated by each room! The paintings were probably my favorite and the photographs. It is a time capsule of sorts. I loosely clean my miniature homes with damp cotton swabs. I don't know what would work best on older wallpaper but hope someone else does. All the best!
Wonderful video as usual. There is a product called wallpaper dough, I do not know the brand name. You knead it and then dab and roll it over the wallpaper. You can also try an artist eraser on the stains.
Don’t you agree the soldier under the stairs has to be Harry Potter. He’s the only one I know that lived under the stairs who is from England🤣 well ladies it’s amazing everything you do is amazing💗 please keep these miniatures coming .
15:16 the picture of the little boy was from a painting by Sir John Everett in 1886 entitled 'A Child's World' It was used to advertise Pear's Soap and known commonly as 'Bubbles' My late father was nicknamed Bubbles as a toddler because of the close similarity to an old photograph taken of him and this painting!!!❤️
How awesome!!! It reminds me of my dollhouse my daddy built me. It was unfortunately lost in a fire. Can't wait to watch the unboxing of accessories!! :-)
What is it about cats and getting into dollhouses? Every cat I know has done that. They like getting into tiny spaces, unless it's the crate going to the vet
This was amazing! The tiny treasures showing themselves. I love all of the beautiful paintings! The house is so detailed! I wish I could help with the cleaning, all I could think could help are swabs (Qtips in the states) for the delicate cleaning. Maybe masking tape for the curtains? Just to get the dust off. No idea for the carpets, it's almost as if you need a tiny vacuum cleaner, lol. Thank you both so much for sharing this with us! It's going to be so beautiful when you two finish with it!
That was awesome guys, what a great find and purchase. Ooo I can’t wait to what came with it. Congratulations 🥰🥳. Take care and thank you very much for sharing your new treasures 👍👏❤️🦋
I’ve carefully brushed away dust from old textiles then removed them from the poles and laid flat in a container or cool soapy water. Let them soak, then pull out and rinse the same way. I then laid them flat covered between layers of bath towel to dry.
Oh wow what fun love the whole house but finding little treasures was awesome, hope you put those back and add a few! LOL Sonny Cat always wants to be included 🤣🐱🤣 Thank you Ladies for sharing this wonderful treasure!
Amazing 🤩 love the new dolls house would definitely try to keep as much as possible original.but have no idea how to clean the carpets.really looking forward to see the contents for the house Xx
Incredible to think some small child played and dreamed with this beautiful house for inspiration. Hope she had a long happy life. Sure she would be pleased to see it now in such good hands.
How exciting to have such an amazing treasure that has been loved over 100 years. I can’t wait to see what you do with it. You have inspired me to get my doll house that’s about 40-45 years old from my childhood home and refurbish it. I’ll have to figure out how to make or acquire some items that aren’t plastic. Any suggestions on sourcing such items and especially small doll parts would be great. We just don’t find those types of things on the shores here in Nova Scotia.
Those photo pictures are so precious. I would polish the floors and put some new appropriate rugs in. A little touch of your own. Can’t wait to see what’s inside the box!
This is so awesome…what a great treasure you’ve hold in your hands. The little pictures are incredible…I’m sorry I didn’t have any Tipps to clean this sensitive materials without destroying them. But I can’t wait to the the next video and your experience. Thanks for this wonderful film
In America we store our doll goodies under the roof, does it have a stuck or sealed up hidden area? So wonderful and I love it when you find things and say..”perfect for the doll house”. It puts it into perspective how you view and see the find! Love it!
I have always been fascinated by doll houses and miniatures…I too was wondering if there was an attic space as well there could be if there are hinges inside the peak…if there aren’t, maybe you could add some and create a third floor!
What a wonderful dolls house💐 so full of history and tales to tell! Cleaning it will be a labor of love and a process of discovery! I look forward to watching this process unfold! Best wishes💐
forgot to say that was a very good find and a lovely house to work on. You are very clever girls and we will all be excited to see how you get on with it. Good luck love it.💕
I am very excited to watch you clean and restore this dolls house. And I’m super excited to watch the unboxing of the contents that go along with it. The sneak peek was fabulous x
Wonderful video. What a fun project! As far as cleaning the fabrics, I'm not expert so please defer to someone else with actual experience...My first thought would be to hand-wash in Woolite or put into a net bag in the washer set for delicates...but again...no expert. Not even going to venture to guess how to clean the papers. The original artwork in there and papers are lovely! I do believe that the plaster art bit is of Leda and the Swan...which is quite a risque image to have in a dolls' house! All this reminds me a bit of the Beatrix Potter story, "Two Bad Mice." Can't wait to see what you do with it.
First of all I LOVE the things you both do on both your chancels, than you for sharing and secondly, I'm a doll doctor, I've cleaned these types of things over the years and the best way I've found is to use a small cloth and dip it in the foam only of warn sudsy water and wipe everything over and also us a small fine brush to flick off the dust. If you have one a small vacuum that is used for keyboards and the like is useful also. Hope this helps.
Beautiful old dolls house .I think you should be able to gently wash the curtains and the carpets by using a gentle washing solution and cooler water like is it Fairy washing ( not dish liquid for clothes)liquid,or a wool liquid.The liquid is not going to Leave bits behind.But it should lift the years of dust from then..Use a clean new paintbrush to take away the dust in the rooms ,it’s surprising how much one will remove,it will also get into all the corners.Also it will clean the lights and dust the paintings.Don’t clean paintings with water in case they are Watercolours..I don’t think you can clean the wallpaper as it’s damaged in places and worn.Any water would loosen this .But you can get historically 1:12 wallpaper if you research into it and you may even get matching papers or similar to these.You never showed,but is there an attic in this house too?..It looks like someone has told you the one bedroom is hers lol..That was just so funny.Cats have such a funny way with them.Yet if you buy them a bed they won’t touch it lol.Loved the video ..Love n Light 🥰
Hiya Fleur and Kate......what a beautiful little house......you mentioned the makers to be Triang (Lines Brother's) ......here where I live in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales there was a factory that made the toys......I'm not sure which toys tho....I'm sure if you search further than I did you'll find more info......thank you for doing what you do I love watching......and Sunny is so funny squeezing into the bedroom hahahaha......much love and Welsh cwtches to you both 🥰 🏴 x
Leda and the swan is called a relief. Opposite of intaglio. I love the doll house. I think that is something I would have loved as a child since I love miniatures.
Check out "museum restoration" videos. The V&A has some good conservation videos that I think you could apply here. LOL@Sonny ! My old cat Blackie liked to sleep on the front porch of my old dollhouse from The Waltons TV series in america
What a dream house😍. And even cat approved🐾. It doesn't get any better. I would try to at least put the carpets in the washing machine as they look so dusty. Does your washing machine have a short programme with very low temperature? If you dont wat to take the curtains off the rails use those baby wipes that contain 99% water and see if the dirt comes off. I also wonder if the attic does open. The little heart-shaped picture looks like something I once got from my grandma. It was a little box made of cardboard covered in fabric and it contained a little Medaillon with Jesus or Mary. Your "picture" could be the lid of such a (broken) box. I also think some of the other pictures might have been (broken or unwanted) brooches or pendants (the one with the shells looks like a 60ies brooch). Have a lot of fun with your project! I am really looking forward to see the result.
Book sponges for antique book cleaning work surprisingly well at dry gentle cleaning of dry surfaces, a book sponge might be nice for wallpaper cleaning. Sunny is a magical cat.
Sunny cat just made himself right at home. He definitely found just the right room, not too big - not too small - but just right! What a fabulous find!!
Surprisingly Oxyclean is safe for antique fabrics. I cleaned my grandmother's childhood hand sewn lace dress from 1910s and it looks as white as if it was made yesterday. Make sure it is completely disolved and you can soak in short stages if you fear leaving it submergered for long.
Oxyclean should not be used on some fabrics. Please do not use on the red fabrics. Fabrics need to be tested for color run first or it will remove old vegetable dyes etc.
For cotton whites it is safe, but many antique materials were dyed with vegetable and other concoctions. In fact many fabrics were not to be wet cleaned at all. Oxyclean is fine for modern and vintage fabrics in general but not always for antique. It usually ruins reds. I learned the hard way years ago and have studied, taken classes, and do all I can to find proper conservation techniques for antiques. This house may be 1921 but I am seeing items from 1880s in it already. Makes sense to use old scraps. Some of the carpets may be 1960s samples, but the hall carpet may be two pieces of precious silk lampas.
That is amazing! I love the room Sunny does, especially the beaded chandelier. The photos and small paintings are details I appreciate, and I can't wait to go through the box of contents with you...
Perfect Doll house 🏠, beautiful rooms, Love it 💕, I would toss the carpets since there very old and keep the handmade rugs, hand wash only, and no clothes dryer. Definitely would use a mild cleanser. Love all framed pictures! Sorry but never cleaned a dollhouse before either, I would vacuum it out on lowest setting. Maybe just use water to clean walls and floors, maybe add tiny about of dish soap to the water your using, no expert here., Just advice. I Love your dollhouse and you both. 🙋✌️😃
What’s under the roof? The wallpapers are just beautiful! You are so lucky to have it and get to fix it up. I wonder if the picture of the gentleman with the wide-spaced eyes goes over one of the fireplaces-
Sunny claiming the master bedroom made my day, although I want to see what's under the carpet! Brushes won't hurt, for the cleaning. I wonder what the Teddy Bear Ladies from the Repair Shop would do with the carpets. Probably soak them in some soapy water at room temperature, before gently rubbing them, rincing them, and pressing them carefully with a towel.
Sunny says, “Oh! For me? Purrrrfect fit.” Magical tour of the new old dollhouse. The dresser you made for the kitchen rivals the one in this dollhouse kitchen. Well done, you! Can’t wait to see all your improvements and restoration! 💕 from Michigan, USA
Crustless white bread can be used like a kneaded eraser ti carefully clean the old paper. Do not wet clean the paper! Please contact me. The house, Carefully dust everything first. Vacuum with the hose attachment covered with a nylon stocking.
Sunny chose the best carpet!
The little 3D thing that was on the wall in the living room is of Leda and the Swan (aka Zeus!). How fantastic! A bit risque for a living room wall, but maybe not in the 20s 😂
I was just about to suggest that
A weird theme for a child’s dollhouse, indeed. 😆
Absolutely Amazing...
Sunny cat ha ha funny. Smelled something.
Your intaglio picture in the living room looks like Leda and the swan. Dear Sunny is so adorable in his take-over of his very own room in the house and he makes a great size comparison. l found your channel quite by accident and I just love it. I retired two years ago and I have been trying to jump start my creativity but I have been having trouble doing it until I started watching the two of you. My favorite quote is from Mum "Just glue it and see what happens". I thought I had to have everything perfect before I even started, but then I just threw myself into my artwork and it works! You ladies are wonderful. I put your channel on in the background as I work. Your soft voices are like sweet birds twittering and the soft music and nature sounds are so relaxing. Thank you very much for all you do.
You are a treasure
@@sticklebacksummer No no, Kate and her Mum are treasures.
I’ve never seen a doll’s house like that, with paintings and mirrors and glass windows and wall paper and all. What a treat to see it. I think Sunny Cat is saying keep the carpet, at least the one he’s lying on. 😊
I think he’s saying where have the mice gone because sure as anything he can smell them 😂
What a beautiful find. This dolls house is an amazing treasure.
Have you thought of talking to a conservationist for some advice, maybe at a museum or archive ? I’m sure people would love to help.
I have used clean soft paint brushes in the past to carefully dust of old papers and brush away larger particles of dirt. I have only dry cleaned paper, as moisture will cause water marks, regardless of how little is used, but professionals will know many tricks to clean of dirt and to fix loose paper back onto the walls too. Fish glue is a common agent to adhere wood and paper and has been used for centuries. It is natural and reversible and is often used in conservation to fix loose paint or paper back onto the wooden backing and can be injected with a needle and syringe behind loose parts, like the roof. But seeking advice from a professional is always best first.
Fabrics can be cleaned by soaking them in cool water to loosen dirt and rinse of carefully, but keep colours separate from white fabrics, so there is no colour bleeding. Always Test a small area first. I leave old doll clothes to dry flat on a towel.
Have fun this is an amazing project 🥰
Great suggestions! Another commenter suggested the British Museum and I tossed in the V&A for good measure!
I think Sunny Cat approves and wants to move in! The little photographs and pictures on the walls are absolutely lovely! I agree, it is nice to think that they might be her family members! ❤❤
Sunny cat has chosen his room.
It’s already perfect with the beautiful cat inside❤
There are some TH-cam videos on restoration. My favorite room was that bedroom where Sunny was in. Amazing! The photos! I love the wall paper and the fireplaces!
I’ve just started to watch but had to comment that the doll house is amazing from the outside!
Welcome, friend
Email your local dollhouse or toy museum. They would surely know a thing or two about cleaning such delicate things. Beautiful dollhouse.
If it’s Sunny Approved, then you know it’s gotta be good!!
cool hand wash everything
I'm enjoying your enthusiasm and joy with these miniatures. Someone who shares my hobby. Love your 1920's house and accessories. Hello from New York. I'm currently working on my third dollhouse.
Fantastic x
You’re cat is so funny! He loved the house too.
Great video the plaster on the wall sows the Leda and the Swan, ( Greek mythology) love the video thank you.
I absolutely loved this
The one thing I remember from my youth was that carpets were not 'fitted' wall to wall and there was always a gap of about 10" - 12"around the edges, usually exposing lino or parquet flooring. Your doll's house would certainly have been like that originally. Really looking forward to exploring your box of goodies and watching your renovation of the house.
wow...so beautiful ...don't throw anything away until it's been cleaned and checked...even if the are not from the 20s they are still quite old ...cant wait to see the progress
The cat in the mini house doesn't want a mini mouse. 🇿🇦
Loving the cameo of cat in room in dollhouse
You could always clean the carpets, and then set them aside and make your own. I'm sure my mother would have hand washed the curtains - she hand washed the uniform dresses of the color guard of a marching band I was in as a child, and the colors never ran.
Great Sunny Cat content! Sunny out-did himself this time.
That doll's house is amazing! Can't think of better new owners for it either! Those tiny liquorice allsorts are fun and the other little hidden treasures. Sunny made me laugh squishing into that room! You two are so precious!
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you made me laugh when sunny decided the house was for him and you siad watch the lamp shade so cute and funny .This dolls house is amazing so beautiful it couldnt have gone to a perfect home ❤
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Have you thought about talking with someone at the British Museum about the best way to clean the textiles, carpets, and wallpaper? They are the experts and may have some wonderful suggestions that you could apply to the dollhouse. Love your ambition to tackle this amazing project. I know in the end that everything will turn out just fine.
Wonderful suggestion! But let’s not forget the V&A, the Victoria and Albert Museum! They specialize in things like this, dolls, toys, etc. I would consult both of them before attempting to clean anything.
It’s not so much restoration as is conservation. You want to clean (within reason) and stabilize everything.
And I LOVE the Chinese chandelier! Pretty sure that was a shiny brass finish when it started out as a Christmas ornament.
I’m sooo looking forward to your next video on this subject!
@@nickandlaurihyde yes the V&A has a toy museum in Bethnal Green. They have dozens of dolls houses there.
13:24 We’ll someone has clearly found their favorite room. Lol
The intricate lamp from the living room reminds me of a souvenir Chinese style lantern from my childhood Christmas tree, though the one we had was plastic and faux gold with painted screens, and not nearly as fancy!
Oh how adorable! So amazingly detailed, I really love it. I’ve got an old dolls house too but I think it was hand made in the Tri-ang style. I’ve no experience in restoring dolls houses so I will watch these videos in the hopes of picking up some tips so that I can finally make it whole again.
Lovely Sunny cat gives it his seal of approval I see too hehe. Maybe you need to re-create him in miniature or put a tiny picture of him in there, that would be so cute!
I think the plaster cameo is of the Greek myth Leda and the swan. Zeus wanted to sleep with Leda so he visited her as a swan. I love the doll house, can’t wait for part two.
I was going to say, I could see a swan, not a snake. It's beautiful.
Hello! I am Adriana from Argentina. You make me feel intrested and happy with your videos. I share your emotions. This is an incredible house with amazing challenges. Thanks a lot🙏🏻
I love the dollhouse. So awesome that it has come into loving hands. You two will rejuvenate it to its former glory.
As always Sunny steals the show. Once clean it may be easier to decide on the carpets
This is delightful! How can one watch your videos without a smile? My favorite room is Sunny's, of course!😸😻😽
Fantastic, that is going to be so much fun to decorate. I would replace the carpets though. Miniature oriental carpets, stair runner and tile on the kitchen floor. You two are so handle with needle and thread to freshen up the window treatments. It's a shame to block off the windows by covering them. I'd better stop and sit back and see what both of you do with the house. This is so exciting!
I have now watched this beautiful film 3 times..honestly I wouldnt clean it that much a cotton cloth dampened with just water.. So much gorgeous history
Even slightly damp can ruin the wallpapers. There are many other museum type cleaning that can be done. Crustless white bread used as a gentle kneaded eraser is one.
@@LynneWright thank you I forgot about the bread trick
Well, at least Sunny knew which bedroom was his, everyone else has to cram into the other bedroom!
Seriously though, how precious is this little house?!
I would think a hair dryer to blow off the dust (on cool of course) whilst using a paint brush or even a vacuum, it would scare me to have to clean it but there's no two people better for this house than the two of YOU!
The folk painting and the photographs are very much the style of American folk art and photographs of the 1800’s. The clothes also look American
Oh my goodness that house is beautiful! I love all the tiny pictures and mirrors and light shades. If that were mine I would lose the carpets but keep the rugs. It was wonderful seeing Sunny cat curl up in there, I think he owns it now 😁 I am so looking forward to seeing the stuff that came with it and watching 'Sunny House' restored to it's former glory! Great video Ladies 😀💗 x
Your dollhouse is a treasure, perhaps you can contact one of the larger museums for advice on cleaning and conservation. Dollhouses Past and Present does have some folks who may be able to help. Orvis paste soap that is used by quilters can be used with some items that can be soaked and gently hand washed. The house may be 1921, but you have some lovely Victorian period pieces too. If that is wax on the kitchen floor, gently scratch off as much as you can.
You girls are having sooo much fun!!! Cannot wait to see all the lovelies that came with this doll house!! 😍
Your kitty is adorable!! 🥰
Loved watching and your beautiful purchase looks like it has the ‘Sunny seal of approval’. What an adventure and learning curve this is going to be. Can’t wait for further updates… I’m only sorry I can’t advise on cleaning. My go to cleaning method is a wet wipe…. Probably not very helpful. I feel you should try and keep all the carpets ect. Amazing, exciting video thank you both 💛🧡🤎
I know you can clean silk flower’s by using a paper bag and sand. You put enough sand to cover the bottom of the bag, stick the flower stem up then crinkle the top of the bag like if you were going to pop it. Then shake. It’s great for removing dust and cobwebs from the silks. Maybe the curtains can be dusted this way. ❤the new house and Sonny’s room was my favorite with all the pictures!
This is an amazing miniature home. I was captivated by each room! The paintings were probably my favorite and the photographs. It is a time capsule of sorts. I loosely clean my miniature homes with damp cotton swabs. I don't know what would work best on older wallpaper but hope someone else does. All the best!
Wonderful video as usual. There is a product called wallpaper dough, I do not know the brand name. You knead it and then dab and roll it over the wallpaper. You can also try an artist eraser on the stains.
Don’t you agree the soldier under the stairs has to be Harry Potter. He’s the only one I know that lived under the stairs who is from England🤣 well ladies it’s amazing everything you do is amazing💗 please keep these miniatures coming .
What about James and the Giant Peach? He lived under the staircase as well!
15:16 the picture of the little boy was from a painting by Sir John Everett in 1886 entitled 'A Child's World' It was used to advertise Pear's Soap and known commonly as 'Bubbles' My late father was nicknamed Bubbles as a toddler because of the close similarity to an old photograph taken of him and this painting!!!❤️
Sonny the silly kitty! I love it! ❤❤
Maybe dry wipe the wall paper with a clean dry cloth or paper towels?
Hoomans paying too much attention to THAT room...if I fits, I sits...now you pay attention to only meeee 😹
How awesome!!! It reminds me of my dollhouse my daddy built me. It was unfortunately lost in a fire. Can't wait to watch the unboxing of accessories!! :-)
Love all the rooms and the tour! Huge dollhouse!
I love how Sunny made himself/herself right at home! Can't wait to see how it turns out! I know it will be awesome!
What is it about cats and getting into dollhouses? Every cat I know has done that. They like getting into tiny spaces, unless it's the crate going to the vet
unreal . see ya!, =))
This was amazing! The tiny treasures showing themselves. I love all of the beautiful paintings! The house is so detailed! I wish I could help with the cleaning, all I could think could help are swabs (Qtips in the states) for the delicate cleaning. Maybe masking tape for the curtains? Just to get the dust off. No idea for the carpets, it's almost as if you need a tiny vacuum cleaner, lol. Thank you both so much for sharing this with us! It's going to be so beautiful when you two finish with it!
That was awesome guys, what a great find and purchase. Ooo I can’t wait to what came with it. Congratulations 🥰🥳. Take care and thank you very much for sharing your new treasures 👍👏❤️🦋
Beautiful dollhouse, can't wait to see the rest. That cat is so funny 🐈⬛
I’ve carefully brushed away dust from old textiles then removed them from the poles and laid flat in a container or cool soapy water. Let them soak, then pull out and rinse the same way. I then laid them flat covered between layers of bath towel to dry.
Agree. But I'd add make sure to use natural soap
A little Borax for mold and bacteria.
Oh wow what fun love the whole house but finding little treasures was awesome, hope you put those back and add a few! LOL Sonny Cat always wants to be included 🤣🐱🤣 Thank you Ladies for sharing this wonderful treasure!
Amazing 🤩 love the new dolls house would definitely try to keep as much as possible original.but have no idea how to clean the carpets.really looking forward to see the contents for the house Xx
Incredible to think some small child played and dreamed with this beautiful house for inspiration. Hope she had a long happy life. Sure she would be pleased to see it now in such good hands.
How exciting to have such an amazing treasure that has been loved over 100 years. I can’t wait to see what you do with it. You have inspired me to get my doll house that’s about 40-45 years old from my childhood home and refurbish it. I’ll have to figure out how to make or acquire some items that aren’t plastic. Any suggestions on sourcing such items and especially small doll parts would be great. We just don’t find those types of things on the shores here in Nova Scotia.
Those photo pictures are so precious. I would polish the floors and put some new appropriate rugs in. A little touch of your own. Can’t wait to see what’s inside the box!
This is so awesome…what a great treasure you’ve hold in your hands. The little pictures are incredible…I’m sorry I didn’t have any Tipps to clean this sensitive materials without destroying them. But I can’t wait to the the next video and your experience. Thanks for this wonderful film
In America we store our doll goodies under the roof, does it have a stuck or sealed up hidden area? So wonderful and I love it when you find things and say..”perfect for the doll house”. It puts it into perspective how you view and see the find! Love it!
I have always been fascinated by doll houses and miniatures…I too was wondering if there was an attic space as well there could be if there are hinges inside the peak…if there aren’t, maybe you could add some and create a third floor!
What a wonderful dolls house💐 so full of history and tales to tell! Cleaning it will be a labor of love and a process of discovery! I look forward to watching this process unfold! Best wishes💐
forgot to say that was a very good find and a lovely house to work on. You are very clever girls and we will all be excited to see how you get on with it. Good luck love it.💕
I am very excited to watch you clean and restore this dolls house. And I’m super excited to watch the unboxing of the contents that go along with it. The sneak peek was fabulous x
Wonderful video. What a fun project! As far as cleaning the fabrics, I'm not expert so please defer to someone else with actual experience...My first thought would be to hand-wash in Woolite or put into a net bag in the washer set for delicates...but again...no expert. Not even going to venture to guess how to clean the papers. The original artwork in there and papers are lovely! I do believe that the plaster art bit is of Leda and the Swan...which is quite a risque image to have in a dolls' house! All this reminds me a bit of the Beatrix Potter story, "Two Bad Mice." Can't wait to see what you do with it.
Orvis paste or Twin Pines of Maine Perk would be better than Woolite. They need to be hand soaked not washed in any machine.
First of all I LOVE the things you both do on both your chancels, than you for sharing and secondly, I'm a doll doctor, I've cleaned these types of things over the years and the best way I've found is to use a small cloth and dip it in the foam only of warn sudsy water and wipe everything over and also us a small fine brush to flick off the dust. If you have one a small vacuum that is used for keyboards and the like is useful also. Hope this helps.
Beautiful old dolls house .I think you should be able to gently wash the curtains and the carpets by using a gentle washing solution and cooler water like is it Fairy washing ( not dish liquid for clothes)liquid,or a wool liquid.The liquid is not going to Leave bits behind.But it should lift the years of dust from then..Use a clean new paintbrush to take away the dust in the rooms ,it’s surprising how much one will remove,it will also get into all the corners.Also it will clean the lights and dust the paintings.Don’t clean paintings with water in case they are Watercolours..I don’t think you can clean the wallpaper as it’s damaged in places and worn.Any water would loosen this .But you can get historically 1:12 wallpaper if you research into it and you may even get matching papers or similar to these.You never showed,but is there an attic in this house too?..It looks like someone has told you the one bedroom is hers lol..That was just so funny.Cats have such a funny way with them.Yet if you buy them a bed they won’t touch it lol.Loved the video ..Love n Light 🥰
I’ve used wallpaper from the 1940s and I would be very careful about using water on it because the colors can smear.
Hiya Fleur and Kate......what a beautiful little house......you mentioned the makers to be Triang (Lines Brother's) ......here where I live in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales there was a factory that made the toys......I'm not sure which toys tho....I'm sure if you search further than I did you'll find more info......thank you for doing what you do I love watching......and Sunny is so funny squeezing into the bedroom hahahaha......much love and Welsh cwtches to you both 🥰 🏴 x
Sunny, "If I fits, then I sits" lol Cats just claim what they want!
The Cat Room is my fave hahahaha meowwwwwpurrrr x
Leda and the swan is called a relief. Opposite of intaglio. I love the doll house. I think that is something I would have loved as a child since I love miniatures.
The chalk picture looks like Leda and the swan.
That wavy metal hair pin is called a Bobbie pin
Thank you for the tour of you amazing dolls house. Sunny cat definitely approves.
Check out "museum restoration" videos. The V&A has some good conservation videos that I think you could apply here. LOL@Sonny ! My old cat Blackie liked to sleep on the front porch of my old dollhouse from The Waltons TV series in america
What a dream house😍. And even cat approved🐾. It doesn't get any better.
I would try to at least put the carpets in the washing machine as they look so dusty. Does your washing machine have a short programme with very low temperature?
If you dont wat to take the curtains off the rails use those baby wipes that contain 99% water and see if the dirt comes off.
I also wonder if the attic does open.
The little heart-shaped picture looks like something I once got from my grandma. It was a little box made of cardboard covered in fabric and it contained a little Medaillon with Jesus or Mary. Your "picture" could be the lid of such a (broken) box. I also think some of the other pictures might have been (broken or unwanted) brooches or pendants (the one with the shells looks like a 60ies brooch).
Have a lot of fun with your project! I am really looking forward to see the result.
Book sponges for antique book cleaning work surprisingly well at dry gentle cleaning of dry surfaces, a book sponge might be nice for wallpaper cleaning. Sunny is a magical cat.
Great advice
Kitty is helping dust out the room.
Sunny cat just made himself right at home. He definitely found just the right room, not too big - not too small - but just right! What a fabulous find!!
Great video, lovely doll's house, sweet Sunny. Can't wait to see the next video in this series.
Beautiful video and dolls house 🏡 xx
What a fantastic doll’s house! You two will have much fun in bringing it back!! Cannot wait to see what other treasures you received with the house!!
Surprisingly Oxyclean is safe for antique fabrics. I cleaned my grandmother's childhood hand sewn lace dress from 1910s and it looks as white as if it was made yesterday. Make sure it is completely disolved and you can soak in short stages if you fear leaving it submergered for long.
Oxyclean should not be used on some fabrics. Please do not use on the red fabrics. Fabrics need to be tested for color run first or it will remove old vegetable dyes etc.
@@LynneWright That's a given for any fabric or soap, but *Oxiclean is bleach/chlorine free and color safe.
For cotton whites it is safe, but many antique materials were dyed with vegetable and other concoctions. In fact many fabrics were not to be wet cleaned at all. Oxyclean is fine for modern and vintage fabrics in general but not always for antique. It usually ruins reds. I learned the hard way years ago and have studied, taken classes, and do all I can to find proper conservation techniques for antiques. This house may be 1921 but I am seeing items from 1880s in it already. Makes sense to use old scraps. Some of the carpets may be 1960s samples, but the hall carpet may be two pieces of precious silk lampas.
@@LynneWright Thanks for all your comments. I have just acquired a 1907 house and haven’t a clue how to proceed. Now I’m thinking 🧐 slowly!
That is amazing! I love the room Sunny does, especially the beaded chandelier. The photos and small paintings are details I appreciate, and I can't wait to go through the box of contents with you...
Perfect Doll house 🏠, beautiful rooms, Love it 💕, I would toss the carpets since there very old and keep the handmade rugs, hand wash only, and no clothes dryer. Definitely would use a mild cleanser. Love all framed pictures! Sorry but never cleaned a dollhouse before either, I would vacuum it out on lowest setting. Maybe just use water to clean walls and floors, maybe add tiny about of dish soap to the water your using, no expert here., Just advice. I Love your dollhouse and you both. 🙋✌️😃
What’s under the roof? The wallpapers are just beautiful! You are so lucky to have it and get to fix it up. I wonder if the picture of the gentleman with the wide-spaced eyes goes over one of the fireplaces-
This is fantastically wonderful! I’m looking forward to many videos!💛✨💛✨💛
Sunny claiming the master bedroom made my day, although I want to see what's under the carpet! Brushes won't hurt, for the cleaning. I wonder what the Teddy Bear Ladies from the Repair Shop would do with the carpets. Probably soak them in some soapy water at room temperature, before gently rubbing them, rincing them, and pressing them carefully with a towel.
Love them!
The plaster is of Leda and the Swan. Lovely video
Awesome new doll house. Kitty sure does approve of it!
I have got a dollhouse made during the second World War handmade and very special
Sunny says, “Oh! For me? Purrrrfect fit.” Magical tour of the new old dollhouse. The dresser you made for the kitchen rivals the one in this dollhouse kitchen. Well done, you! Can’t wait to see all your improvements and restoration! 💕 from Michigan, USA
Crustless white bread can be used like a kneaded eraser ti carefully clean the old paper. Do not wet clean the paper! Please contact me. The house, Carefully dust everything first. Vacuum with the hose attachment covered with a nylon stocking.
Thanks 🙏