Armand Marseille Doll

Name/Title

Armand Marseille Doll

Entry/Object ID

2026.435.01

Tags

Armand Marsielle, Doll, European, German

Description

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.

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 1910

Time Period

20th Century

Place

Region

Central Europe

Continent

Europe

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

Central Europe

Continent

Europe

Dimensions

Height

14-1/2 in

Clothing

Clothing Type

Original

Clothing 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.

Hair

Color

Brown

Type

Mohair

Doll Features

Feature

Sleep Eyes, Jointed

Condition

Scale

C-8: Dolls or clothing flawless

Notes

Her eyes no longer fully open, damage to her hands

Accessories

Accessory

Stand

Material

Fabric, Paint, Bisque

Color

Blue, Pink, White, Black

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