Delaware Toy & Miniature Museum

	P.O. Box 4053 Route 141 Wilmington, Delaware 19807
	(302) 427-TOYS (8697) Fax (302) 427-8654 E-mail: toys@thomes.net

Delaware Toy & Miniature Museum to Close

The Founders, Gloria Hinkel and Beverly Thomes and the Board of Directors of the Delaware Toy & MIniature Museum announce the closing of the Museum after 14 years.

We thank the visitors that we have had from all over the world to our "World Class Miniature Museum" who have had the opportunity to view the collections and special exhibits. We especailly note the Living Design Center Exhibition in Tokyo, Japan and the wonderful experience working with such professionals.

We especially thank our Members over the years and our staff.

Most of all, I appreciate the opportunity to work with my Mother, Gloria Hinkel in making our committment and dream, a reality. We will continue to work together to do quality Miniature Shows so we can keep in contact with our many friends of miniatures.

If any virtual visitors have any questions, please contact us through e-mail at toys@thomes.net

If you wish any information on the Auction, please contact www.bertoiaauctions.com

Thank you all,
Beverly Thomes, Director

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Dollhouse from Savannah, GA	The Delaware Toy & Miniature Museum, a nonprofit organization founded by Gloria R. Hinkel and Beverly J. Thomes, is a historical reference of antique and contemporary dollhouses, miniatures and sample furniture as well as dolls, toys, trains, boats, and planes, both European and American, from the 18th to 20th centuries.
Dollhouse from Savannah, GA	This collection of over 100 dollhouses and rooms, antiques as well as the newly crafted miniatures made by talented artisans serves as a visual documented piece of history. A visitor not only sees the furniture and accessories of today but those enjoyed by our ancestors of yesterday.

Nuremberg Kitchen (1840) from Jean Austin du Pont collection
The museum features Bliss, Maërklin, Hubley, Ives, A.C. Gilbert, Schoenhut, McLoughlin and many others well known in the field of toy making. The importance and preservation of these early playthings affords collectors and visitors an artful insight into our past.
The Nuremberg kitchens and many shops and dollhouses along with the period toys enhance our reminiscence of earlier times.
Special featured acquisitions from Europe as well as private American estate collections such as Mrs. Jean Austin du Pont, Miriam Wentworth, Helena Rubenstein and the Strassburger family (Singer Sewing Machine) collections have increased the significance of the overall array of miniatures and toys in the Museum galleries.
A permanent Victorian Christmas parlor depicts a traditional Christmas scene with a "goose feather" tree dated 1880.
Other special exhibits feature miniatures in ivory, silver and porcelain, incredibly minute and in detailed perfection.
This extensive collection has rotating exhibits showcasing 200 years of "Art in Miniature."
A reference Library and Museum Sales Shop is available for those who visit the Museum.

Location & Directions
The Delaware Toy & Miniature Museum is located on Route 141 in Wilmington, Delaware. It is adjacent to the entrance of the Hagley Museum and is indicated below by an arrow pointing to an (A) on the map of North New Castle County.
North New Castle County
From I-95, take exit 7 (Delaware Avenue) to Route 52 north, to Route 100 north, to Route 141 north; or take exit 8 (Route 202 north) to Route 141 south, and follow signs to the Delaware Toy & Miniature Museum and Hagley Museum.

Museum Hours
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Closed Monday
Admission is charged. Groups welcomed. Call for tour information (302)427-TOYS(8697).
Museum memberships and gift certificates available.
See our Events Calendar.


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