Name/Title
Armand Marseille Doll #370Entry/Object ID
2026.426.01Tags
Armand Marsielle, Doll, European, GermanDescription
Armand Marseille doll #370. The doll is dressed in a white gown, the hem is made of an eye lit material. Under, she wears a white petticoat, white bloomers, and white stockings. The cuffs, shoulders, and bodice of the dress are also decorated with white eye lit fabric. The doll has blonde hair and blue eyes, her head and shoulders are made of bisque, her hands from porcelain, and her body is fabric.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 Marseille DollMade/Created
Manufacturer
Armand Marseille DollsDate made
circa 1900 - circa 1930Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
Region
Central EuropeContinent
EuropeInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
Back of her neckTranscription
"Germany 370"Ethnography
Cultural Region
Region
Central EuropeContinent
EuropeClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in a white gown, the hem is made of an eye lit material. Under, she wears a white petticoat, white bloomers, and white stockings. The cuffs, shoulders, and bodice of the dress are also decorated with white eye lit fabric.Doll Features
Feature
Sleep Eyes, JointedCondition
Scale
C-8: Dolls or clothing flawlessNotes
Small stains on her faceMaterial
Fabric, Bisque, Porcelain, PaintLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
May 18, 2026Notes
Bisque and China Dolls Box 1Create Date
May 18, 2026Update Date
May 18, 2026