Tri-ang Dolls House No. 76.

Hello everyone,

How are you all? Hope you are doing well and that you are having a great week. I still can't believe that July is at its end. Summer is too short! I do enjoy having the kids with me and spend their summer break with them.

The new project is going well so far but today I wanted to share with you a new arrival to My Miniature World's Collection. The Tri-ang Dolls House No.76

Tri-ang Dolls House No 76.

Do you folks remember I had shared with you a huge big box that arrived on my birthday 12th June?  

 

I guess you could all tell it was probably a dolls house. It arrived safe and sound from the U.K. and the house is in immaculate condition. I have always wanted one of those British Tri-ang Dolls Houses just for the sake of having a 1:16  vintage scale model.

I have done some research of my own. Tri-ang dolls houses go way back between the 1930's and the late 1950's.

A picture from an old catalog

The description from the 1957 catalog reads:

'A fine house with a hinged front for access to the two large rooms. Curtains fitted to the opening metal framed windows. Sun-porch and seat with tiled floor. Complete with built-in garage fitted with opening doors. Red tiled roof.'

A Picture from the 1955 Catalog

I am pretty sure that my dolls house is the 1950's version. I can tell from the coloring of the windows, the coloring of the roof and even the logo at the Back. 

The No. 76 comes with two large rooms a front terrace and also a spacious garage.

One of the features that I like about this house is the hinged deep opening front. 

The two rooms contain the original wall paper and flooring which will remain intact even if they are slightly torn here and there. 

The ground floor

The first floor

The right hand side of the 1st floor

The right hand side of the 1st floor

The outside is in a very good condition. You can see some wear and tear over the years but that is to be expected after all this time. 

The roof is in a very good condition with it's vibrant red color and with it's original two chimneys.

At the upper back of the house, it still contains the Tri-ang logo.

The cardboard beam work in the front is completely intact.

The original hand painted floral pattern which is a Tri-ang feature in most of their dolls houses is still visible and sharp.  

All metal windows are functional with their original green and white colors and not to mention that they all contain their original spotted curtains. 

Another feature that I love about this dolls house is the front terrace which takes you to the main entrance.  It still has it's original seat at the back and the tiled flooring. 

We can't forget the spacious garage that there is on the other side with it's original hinged doors, door knobs and flooring.

It is very special to me and to find one of these in a mint condition is a bonus. No renovation works will be done to it. I can't wait to start furnishing it with vintage furniture pieces and accessories. 

Also I wanted to tell you that on the same day that I received mine,  my dear friend Jose also got his Tri-ang Dolls House No 61. We spoke of getting a Tri-ang and so here they are.

José's  Tri-ang dolls house No. 61 is much older. It goes way back from the 1930's with it's original black metal windows. The No. 61 is very similar to No 76. It is slightly smaller with some differences to the front. Knowing José he will be leaving it in its original state as it suits his style and purposes.

Visit José's Blog The Rust & Steel Miniatures to see the Tri-ang Dolls House No. 61. I am sure that he will be doing something special with it like all his other projects.

I will be keeping you updated from time to time with the additions to the Tri-ang dolls house so make sure to keep tuned.

Take Care and See You Soon. 

Hugs,

Rebecca xxx