Name/Title
Dolls of All Nations #706 Dolly MadisonEntry/Object ID
2026.112.01-02Tags
Doll, Dolls of All Nations, Popular Culture, A & H DollsDescription
Dolly Madison branded Dolls of All Nations doll. The doll is in its original box. The doll is dressed in a frilly pink gown that has two panels of printed colourflul flowers on the skirt. The hem of the skirt is trimmed in silver detailing. The bodice of the gown is a lighter pink colour and features a large pink bow. The doll has white shoes and a large brimmed pink hat. She is blonde with blue eyes. The doll is 8 inches tall.
Components:
01- Doll
02-BoxContext
"Dolls of All Nations" refers to a genre of collectible dolls produced by several different companies from the 1940s through the 1990s, rather than a single, continuous company.
1940s–1950s (Duchess Doll Corp): The Duchess Doll Corporation of Jackson Heights, New York, created 7.5-inch hard plastic dolls with sleeping eyes, often sold in boxes labeled "Dolls of the Nations".
1950s (Admiration Toy Co.): Also produced a "Dolls of All Countries" series during this era, featuring 7.5-inch plastic dolls with native attire.
1980s (Lido Products): Lido Products of Chicago, IL, produced 9.5-inch plastic "Dolls of All Nations" (e.g., a 1984 France doll).
1990s (Dayton Hudson/Target): In the 1990s, the Dayton Hudson Corporation (which operated Target) released a series of 13-inch collectible dolls representing different countries, such as the 1991 England "Samantha" doll.Collection
Dolls of All Nations, A & H DollsCataloged By
Kat BezaireLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DollNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsDoll Name
Dolly MadisonMade/Created
Manufacturer
Dolls of All NationsDate made
circa 1940 - circa 1950Dimensions
Dimension Description
Box Dimensions, see description for doll heightHeight
2 inWidth
11 inLength
12 inClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in a frilly pink gown that has two panels of printed colourflul flowers on the skirt. The hem of the skirt is trimmed in silver detailing. The bodice of the gown is a lighter pink colour and features a large pink bow. The doll has white shoes and a large brimmed pink hat.Condition
Scale
C-8: Dolls or clothing flawlessNotes
The box is slightly damaged and a bit fragileMaterial
Celluloid, Fabric, Plastic, CardboardColor
Pink, Red, Blue, WhiteLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
January 31, 2026Notes
Glass Case Doll and Miniatures Box 1Create Date
January 31, 2026Update Date
January 31, 2026