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Where to Find Miniatures in Maine

Places You Should Visit

This is a list of every outlet in the state listed as having anything to do with miniatures and dollhouses. I intend to visit each establishment as time permits, and write a short review of each to help you ascertain the benefits of patronizing these places. The write ups will appear in my Travelogue once I have visited, and I'll provide a direct link to the articles when they are posted.
Acadia Hwy Dollhouse Treasures
P.O. Box 28
616 Acadia Highway
E. Orland, ME 04431
207-374-5607
 
Barbara's Barn
208 Coopers Mills Rd.
Windsor, ME 04363
207-549-5526

Barbara is only open occasionally or by appointment, but she has a well-stocked little place. Check it out in the Travelogue.
Clare-Bell Brass Works
P.O. Box 218
Lovell, ME 04051

Manufacturer of fine quality dollhouse miniatures. Each piece is true to scale, (most are 1" scaled) crafted from solid brass and gold plated for lasting beauty.
Coastal Hobbies
752 Commercial Street (US Rt. 1)
Rockport, ME 04856
207-594-8877
hobbies@coastalhobbies.com

A tiny, but well-stocked hobby shop with a number of miniature supplies and lots of nifty and helpful tools. They carry plywood, basswood, hardwood, plastic and metal stock, as well as a good assortment of glues and lots of X-acto products. A number of dollhouse kits and finishing materials are in stock, along with a small assortment of miniatures. Read more in the Travelogue.
 
Cottage Carpenters
Marty Clark
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
207-767-2366
Dollhouse Food and Small Accessories
Crickets Corner
Cricket's Corner.com
P.O. Box 54
Sebago, Maine 04029
Downeast Art Gallery
Don Joslyn
Bangor, ME

Don's work has a very different look from most of the miniature art you will see. I now own two of his original paintings in his lighthouses series and I look forward to owning a few more.
Downscale Designs
35 Pines Road
Benton Falls, Maine 04901-3623
207-314-7213
aeh@downscaledesigns.com

A classically Maine cottage industry, a true artisan at work. Great web site with lots to see. If you would like to visit, please call ahead.
Earth and Tree, Dollhouses and Miniatures
276 State Route 101 (Unit 1)
Amherst, NH 03031-1732
(877) 801-8707
Mom-Sat 10-5; Sunday Noon-5

Okay, sue me, this place is not actually inside the boundaries of Maine. However, it is such a great place that it is worth the trip from southern towns, or worth a side trip when passing through New Hampshire.
Jamie's Miniatures
139 Searsport Ave (Rt 1)
Belfast, ME 04915
207-338-0516
jamies@midmaine.com

This shop is run by a real miniatures enthusiast and is crammed full of very cool stuff. In addition to miniatures, dollhouses and supplies, she has an assortment of books and magazines to help spur your imagination. Read about this shop in the Travelogue.
Looksmore's Dollhouse Dreams
13 Riverview St. (Apt J1) Farmingdale, ME 04344
207-582-3833

Looks is a skilled builder of Real Good Toys dollhouses who can help you get a professional start on your miniatures display. You can read more about her work in the Travelogue entry on the Augusta show.
New England Miniatures
Contact: Grazhina
Kennebunk, Maine
207-671-4407

Collectible miniatures web store with lots of lovely pictures and a very easy to navigate site.
Our Dolls
Robert & Elaine Perkins
728 Jackson Pond Rd.
Concord Township, ME 04920
207-643-2479
French Porcelain, open by appointment. You can read more about their work in the Travelogue entry on the Augusta show.
Robin Betterley's Miniatures and Designs
70 Wing Street - Bangor, ME 04401
Phone 207-947-3963
fax 207-262-7120
For questions and information Shawn@robinbetterley.com
Rocky Shore Miniatures
Rocky Shore Drive
Orrington, Maine

Online (only) we offer unique handcrafted 1" scale dollhouse furniture and accessories including beds with "bed springs" and down-filled mattresses, murphy beds, mini model ships, original folk art oil paintings, and much more!
 
Sam Dunlap Gallery
49 Eagle Lake Road
Bar Harbor, ME
207-288-5039

Sam makes miniature fired items of clay and porcelain. His site has good info on his process as well as his products.
Village Miniatures
20 Western Ave., Route 9
P. O. Box 152
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3177
villagemin@aol.com Monday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday Noon - 5:00 PM,
Closed Tuesday and Wednesday

A full line shop in the Bangor area. A mainstay of the hobby for Maine.
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