Name/Title
Armand Marseille Doll #370Entry/Object ID
2026.424.01Tags
Armand Marsielle, Doll, German, EuropeanDescription
Armand Marseille doll, the doll is a 370 mold, which was in production from 1900 to 1930. The doll is dressed in a white gown, under she wears a white petticoat, white bloomers adorned with flowers, white stockings, and white shoes. Over the bodice of the dress, there is a lace overlay made from white lace. The doll also wears a silver chain around her neck. The doll has brown hair and blue eyes and is has a bisque head and shoulders, a fabric body, and porcelain hands.Context
Armand Marseille was a prolific German manufacturer (1885–c. 1930) based in Köppelsdorf, Thuringia, known for producing affordable, high-quality bisque doll heads. Founded by Armand Marseille, the company became one of the largest doll makers of the era. The company focused on manufacturing bisque heads, while sourcing doll bodies (kid leather, cloth, or composition) from other makers. At its peak, the factory produced over 1,000 doll heads per day. Doll production began around 1885 and lasted until about 1930.Collection
Armand Marseille DollsCataloged By
Kat BezaireLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DollNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsDoll Name
Armand MarseilleMade/Created
Manufacturer
Armand Marseille DollsDate made
circa 1900 - circa 1930Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
On her backTranscription
" Germany 370"Ethnography
Cultural Region
Region
Central EuropeContinent
EuropeClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in a white gown, under she wears a white petticoat, white bloomers adorned with flowers, white stockings, and white shoes. Over the bodice of the dress, there is a lace overlay made from white lace. The doll also wears a silver chain around her neck.Hair
Color
BrownType
MohairStyle
Fishtail BraidsDoll Features
Feature
Sleep Eyes, JointedCondition
Scale
C-8: Dolls or clothing flawlessNotes
Small chip on her foreheadMaterial
Fabric, Bisque, Porcelain, Paint, MetalLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
May 18, 2026Notes
Bisque and China Head Dolls Box 1Create Date
May 18, 2026Update Date
May 18, 2026