Name/Title
Armand Marseille DollEntry/Object ID
2026.433.01Tags
Armand Marsielle, Doll, European, GermanDescription
Armand Marseille doll. The doll is dressed in a white Edwardian sailor style dress. Under, she wears white bloomers, white stockings, and black shoes. The hem, waist, and cuffs of the dress are trimmed in pink ribbon, and on her square collar it is hemmed in pink ribbon. The doll has brown hair and brown eyes and is made of bisque with a fabric body.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 1910Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
Region
Central EuropeContinent
EuropeInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
On her backTranscription
"Made in Germany"Ethnography
Cultural Region
Region
Central EuropeContinent
EuropeClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in a white Edwardian sailor style dress. Under, she wears white bloomers, white stockings, and black shoes. The hem, waist, and cuffs of the dress are trimmed in pink ribbon, and on her square collar it is hemmed in pink ribbon.Doll Features
Feature
Stationary Eyes, JointedCondition
Scale
C-8: Dolls or clothing flawlessNotes
Small stains on her skirtMaterial
Fabric, Paint, BisqueLocation
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