Be careful about the use of "toy," as a "miniature" is quite distinct from 
a toy.  One rule is, if it was designed for child's play, then it was a 
toy.  If it is a scaled version of a domestic item, it is a miniature.  We 
classify all our miniatures as the item they represent, so a Windsor chair 
is Furnishings, Seating Furniture, Chairs, Windsor Chair (according to Art 
& Architecture Thesaurus).  The distinction you make may just be in the 
naming of the object as "Miniature Windsor Chair." 
But make sure you only use the term "toy" to reference a child's 
plaything.

Amber Mohr
Curator/Collections Manager
The Kruger Collection
University of Nebraska
133 Architecture Hall
Lincoln, NE 68588-0107
402. 472. 3560
http://www.unl.edu/krugercollection/



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What is the best way to classify doll furniture?

Using a miniature rocking chair as an example, I see a few options with 
the Chenall's system.  Use Chair, Rocking but specify in description its 
size/use.  Or  create Chair, Toy or Chair, Miniature.

Any advice would be most appreciated.

Regards,

Joshua K. Blay
Museum Curator
Historical Society of Berks County

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