Nature Paraphernalia (RETIRED)
Mar 2, 2019 16:34:33 GMT -5
Post by historical on Mar 2, 2019 16:34:33 GMT -5
Overall I like this set. The Basket is fun to use for outdoor and nature scenes. The flowers can be used in various scenes. The magnifying glass can be used in school scenes. The only thing I don't like is that there is not much play value in it and a lot of the pieces are very fragile. Not great for younger kids to get into. But it is fine for collectors.
Here is my take on comparing different versions of this set.
These flowers are lovely. They both have very different feels to them. The one on the left reminds me of something you would buy at a market or in a flower shop with how close together the flowers are, the short length of the stems, and the smaller size of the flowers’ “eyes” in the center of each bloom. The one of the right has more of a wild look to it. The flowers are looser, the stems are longer and more spread out and the “eyes” of the flowers are much bigger.
The magnifying glasses are both considered first editions due to both having the cream handles (the handle color later changed to black). There is a noticeable difference in the length of cord on each magnifying glass the shade of cream on the handle of the right one is of a lighter shade.
These I was quite surprised in the differences. The set on the right the colors are almost translucent. the magnets on the back were also heavier in this set as well. In the other set the colors were more vibrant and the magnets very light weight.
The flower presses were constructed very much the same way. The main difference is in the size of the square wood pieces used to make the top and bottom of the press. One is definitely bigger than the other.
The only differences here are the length of the handle on the net may vary slightly and the netting on the top changes from a light weight fabric to a slightly heavier weight fabric.
Samantha’s wicker baskets also have subtle difference. The length of the straps can vary as well as the spacing of the weaving as seen on the bottom of the basket.
I have this and additional comparisons with photos on my website.
If the link doesn't work, just copy and paste this into your browser. thedollhouseproject.home.blog/2019/03/01/pleasant-company-comparisons-samantha/
Here is my take on comparing different versions of this set.
These flowers are lovely. They both have very different feels to them. The one on the left reminds me of something you would buy at a market or in a flower shop with how close together the flowers are, the short length of the stems, and the smaller size of the flowers’ “eyes” in the center of each bloom. The one of the right has more of a wild look to it. The flowers are looser, the stems are longer and more spread out and the “eyes” of the flowers are much bigger.
The magnifying glasses are both considered first editions due to both having the cream handles (the handle color later changed to black). There is a noticeable difference in the length of cord on each magnifying glass the shade of cream on the handle of the right one is of a lighter shade.
These I was quite surprised in the differences. The set on the right the colors are almost translucent. the magnets on the back were also heavier in this set as well. In the other set the colors were more vibrant and the magnets very light weight.
The flower presses were constructed very much the same way. The main difference is in the size of the square wood pieces used to make the top and bottom of the press. One is definitely bigger than the other.
The only differences here are the length of the handle on the net may vary slightly and the netting on the top changes from a light weight fabric to a slightly heavier weight fabric.
Samantha’s wicker baskets also have subtle difference. The length of the straps can vary as well as the spacing of the weaving as seen on the bottom of the basket.
I have this and additional comparisons with photos on my website.
If the link doesn't work, just copy and paste this into your browser. thedollhouseproject.home.blog/2019/03/01/pleasant-company-comparisons-samantha/