Name/Title
Armand Marseille DollEntry/Object ID
2026.438.01Tags
Armand Marsielle, Doll, European, GermanDescription
Armand Marseille doll. The doll is dressed in a white gown. The gown has a white slip and a white eye lit overlay, with a white lace collar and a pink ribbon on it. Under, she wears white bloomers, white stockings, and black shoes. 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 1920Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
Region
Central EuropeContinent
EuropeEthnography
Cultural Region
Region
Central EuropeContinent
EuropeClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in a white gown. The gown has a white slip and a white eye lit overlay, with a white lace collar and a pink ribbon on it. Under, she wears white bloomers, white stockings, and black shoes.Doll Features
Feature
Sleep Eyes, JointedCondition
Scale
C-9: Mint. No original packagingMaterial
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