A7: New Hampshire Entrance Hall, 1799 c. 1940

Narcissa Niblack Thorne’s meticulously detailed dollhouse, “A7: New Hampshire Entrance Hall, 1799”, is a miniature replica of an 18th-century entrance hall, crafted in the 1940s. Thorne, known for her exquisite dollhouses that captured the ambiance of different historical periods, recreated the grandeur of a colonial home through intricate furniture, decorative accents, and a precisely scaled architectural design, creating a unique work of art. The piece is on display at the Art Institute of Chicago, showcasing a fascinating glimpse into the past through the lens of miniature artistry.