I could not believe it – I actually found a rare MARX Sears 1962 #4073 Colonial Mansion with a built-in FALLOUT BOMB SHELTER Doll House on FB — for only $75!
Obviously, that seller didn’t know the history or its true value… let alone one of the rarest of all MARX tin dollhouses! The ONE with the illustrated fallout bomb shelter instead of a plain ol’ garage.
President John F. Kennedy has advised American families in 1961 to build bomb shelters to protect themselves from the possibility of atomic fallout as a resulting factor determining the Cold War. Many built bomb shelters within their homes soon after.
This particular Marx dollhouse model was produced in limited quality during 1962 for only one year. Unfortunately, it was not a big seller. So as a result, it is extremely difficult to find them today.
It is truly a piece of history with rare features:
1. Fallout Bomb Shelter (with a first-aid kit, emergency items, etc)
2. Patio above the bomb shelter
3. Breezeway
4. Recreational Room
5. Bay window front
6. Dutch entry door – it is missing the actual door.
7. Chimney on roof remains intact
In order to avoid any value depreciation on the house, I would not clean it nor use Rust-Oleum.
This house model is truly a piece of our American history. Please note I no longer have this in my possession.
HOUSE MINIATURES 