Thursday, October 1, 2026
Phillips House Museum trustees announced the acquisition of a 1905 antique dollhouse and furnishings that will go on exhibit starting March 25. The house was donated by village residents Susan and David Milone.
The dollhouse was originally a gift to Susan’s grandmother, Anne Davis, when she was born. Anne, in turn gave it to her daughter, Nancy, who remembers many high tea parties and playing with the house during her childhood in Rockville Centre. She now lives in East Marion and gave the house to her daughter, Susan, in 1996. The house was stored in the couple’s basement. Time was taking its toll and so in 2011, the Milones decided to donate it and a drop leaf table on which it sat, to the museum.
The dollhouse needed a complete restoration. When Edith Heinemann and Annette Samant, of Prudential Real Estate heard of the need, they presented a check to the museum to do the necessary work.
Marianne Jurgens of Dollhouse Alley who did the restorations and provided the expertise and guidance needed for this project, received thanks from the board.
The house is now decorated with lace curtains, new porch railings with fretwork, delicate accessories and even flower boxes resplendent with miniature flowers. Erika Brancato and Sera Allen, two young girls who arranged the furniture and accessories in the house, also received thanks from the board.
All parties involved in the project will be present at the museum, 28 Hempstead Ave. on March 25 at 2 p.m. to formally present the dollhouse to the museum. They are expected to be joined by Mayor Fran Murray, Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, Legislator Joe Scannell and Councilman Anthony Santino. Visitors are welcome to attend the presentation. For further information, contact Frank Seipp at (516) 764-7459.
