THE QUEEN’S DOLLS’ HOUSE – A series of 38 postcards depicting the ‘Royal Dollhouse’ of Queen Victoria. All postcards were published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, with the inscription on the reverse: “Art Publishers to Their Majesties the King & Queen.” London, circa 1900.
The ‘Dollhouse’ refers to both the interior and exterior structure of Queen Victoria’s royal palace. It includes depictions of royal furniture, dining ware, salon designs, the Queen’s carriage, royal weaponry, and other accessories used by Queen Victoria’s British court. The various items are presented in full color through high-quality lithographic printing. On the reverse of each postcard, there is an exact description of the item, including its components, dimensions, and detailed materials such as gold, diamonds, silver, wood carving, etc. Some of the postcards depict exhibits that are currently on display in museums in London, such as the children’s room and others.
The Tuck Jewish-English publishing house opened in London in the early 1870s. In the world of early photography and postcards, Raphael Tuck & Sons held a place of great honor. Thanks to their groundbreaking graphic designs, which were considered revolutionary at the time, Tuck was chosen as a supplier of graphic materials to the British royal court. The company employed the finest graphic artists and designers, and due to high demand, they also distributed their products to the non-Jewish population. By the final decade of the 19th century, Tuck’s agency had opened a branch on Broadway in New York. During this period, they also excelled in printing Jewish “Shanah Tovah” postcards.
Postcard size: 9×14 cm. Very good condition.
