Name/Title
Carmen Madame Alexander DollEntry/Object ID
2026.03.01Tags
Doll, North America, Hispanic, SpanishDescription
Carmen doll produced by the Madame Alexander company. The doll is from the "Opera Series" and she depicts a Spanish opera singer. She is dressed in a white tulle dress with pink lace trim. She also has a white petticoat and bloomers. On top she has a deep fuchsia shawl with small pink roses on it. Her has has a hibiscus flower in it, and a black plastic clip.Use
Collectable piece, for display.Context
Madame Alexander is a doll company founded in 1923 by Madame Beatrice Alexander Behrman in Manhattan New York. The company produces dolls currently.Collection
Madame Alexander Collection, Cultural DollsCataloged By
Kat BezaireLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DollNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
SIMCAD Original Number LabelOther Number
1504Doll Name
CarmenMade/Created
Manufacturer
Madame AlexanderDate made
circa 1957Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
Neck of the dollTranscription
" 'Carmen' Madame Alexander, New York, U.S."Language
EnglishClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is wearing a traditional looking Hispanic style dress, with a shawl, two beaded necklaces, bloomers, a petticoat, black shoes, and flowers in her hair.Condition
Scale
C-9: Mint. No original packagingMaterial
China, Lace, TulleColor
Red, White, Pink, Green, BlackLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
January 10, 2026Notes
Madame Alexander Box 1Create Date
January 9, 2026Update Date
January 24, 2026
