A19: Maryland Dining Room, 1770-74 c. 1940

"A19: Maryland Dining Room, 1770-74" is a meticulously detailed dollhouse room created by American artist Narcissa Niblack Thorne (1882-1966) around 1940. This miniature, built to the scale of 1 inch to 1 foot, is an example of Thorne's miniature rooms that capture the historical elegance of past eras. The dining room, with its ornate fireplace, elaborate moldings, and elegant furniture, offers a glimpse into the refined lifestyle of the colonial period. The work is currently housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, offering visitors an intimate look at history through the lens of art.