#411

French Wooden and Paper-Mache Dollhouse Barracks with Furnishings and Soldiers
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$800
sold
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Description
18" (46 cm.) h. x 13"w. The wooden two-story house with paper cover to simulate brick,stonework,windows and gated entrance,and is labeled "Caserne d'Infanterie". The front center-opens to two floors,with beds,tables,and other living accommodations for the soldiers. On the walls are hung various maps,a rifle rack,and Rules of behavior sign,and the table is laden with food. There are French flags,guard rooms,and 22 paper-mache soldiers,some still tied,unplayed with,in place,and including bugle boy,man on horseback and others. Excellent condition,some minor paper wear on the exterior. French,circa 1900.