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Miniatures and Kitchen Planning in the Atomic Age
If you love miniatures, you know there’s magic in small scale. But did you know that, long before 3D modeling software and Pinterest...
Kimberly MacLeod
Jul 18, 20252 min read


A House with a Special Provenance
An 1890s dollhouse deaccessioned from the New York State Museum and possibly from the Strong Museum I’m sure many of you have stumbled on...
Kimberly MacLeod
Feb 13, 20254 min read


Are Mini Brands the new miniatures?
Imagine pushing a tiny shopping cart filled with tiny versions of your favorite household brands. You’ve entered the world of Mini Brands.
Kimberly MacLeod
Jul 19, 20242 min read


A Daughter’s Dream, a Father’s Nightmare
When Kathy DeRosia purchased her Dura-Craft VM-800 from the Sears and Roebuck catalog, she eagerly asked her father for his opinion.
Kimberly MacLeod
Jun 27, 20242 min read


The Charm of Lasserre's Saucepan
Lasserre pots have become cherished mementos, symbolizing the restaurant's commitment to personalized hospitality.
Kimberly MacLeod
Jun 18, 20242 min read


Behold, the Mini Hoover
This pre-war Taylor & Barrett metal upright vacuum cleaner is cast metal and includes a cloth bag, just as Spangler intended.
Kimberly MacLeod
May 31, 20242 min read


July 20, 1969 West Palm Beach
It’s July 10, 1969. Everyone has just left their spot by the pool. Vogue magazines are strewn about. It's a historical moment in miniature.
Kimberly MacLeod
May 24, 20242 min read


Too Small to be Noticed?
I’m here to craft a narrative around the miniaturist's work—a narrative that draws in the audience, evokes emotions.
Kimberly MacLeod
May 1, 20241 min read
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