Name/Title
Armand Marseille DollEntry/Object ID
2026.435.01Tags
Armand Marsielle, Doll, European, GermanDescription
Armand Marseille doll. The doll is dressed in a blue skirt, under she wears a white petticoat trimmed in white lace, white bloomers, black stockings, and black shoes. On top, she wears a white blouse with a white bow and pleating on the bodice. The doll also wears a pink and blue hat with a pink feather, a blue bow, and white flowers. The doll has brown hair and brown eyes and is made of bisque.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
EuropeEthnography
Cultural Region
Region
Central EuropeContinent
EuropeClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in a blue skirt, under she wears a white petticoat trimmed in white lace, white bloomers, black stockings, and black shoes. On top, she wears a white blouse with a white bow and pleating on the bodice. The doll also wears a pink and blue hat with a pink feather, a blue bow, and white flowers.Doll Features
Feature
Sleep Eyes, JointedCondition
Scale
C-8: Dolls or clothing flawlessNotes
Her eyes no longer fully open, damage to her handsMaterial
Fabric, Paint, BisqueColor
Blue, Pink, White, BlackLocation
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