Armand Marseille Doll #370

Name/Title

Armand Marseille Doll #370

Entry/Object ID

2026.424.01

Tags

Armand Marsielle, Doll, German, European

Description

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.

Use

Collectable item.

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 Dolls

Cataloged By

Kat Bezaire

Category

Doll

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Doll Name

Armand Marseille

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Armand Marseille Dolls

Date made

circa 1900 - circa 1930

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

On her back

Transcription

" Germany 370"

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

Central Europe

Continent

Europe

Dimensions

Height

16 in

Clothing

Clothing Type

Original

Clothing 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

Brown

Type

Mohair

Style

Fishtail Braids

Doll Features

Feature

Sleep Eyes, Jointed

Condition

Scale

C-8: Dolls or clothing flawless

Notes

Small chip on her forehead

Accessories

Accessory

Stand

Material

Fabric, Bisque, Porcelain, Paint, Metal

Color

White, Silver

Location

Location

Room

Shaanti International Museum of Costume and Dolls

Date

May 18, 2026

Notes

Bisque and China Head Dolls Box 1

Create Date

May 18, 2026

Update Date

May 18, 2026