Name/Title
East of the Sun Norway Lassie Madame Alexander DollEntry/Object ID
2026.532.01Tags
Doll, European, Madame Alexander, NorwayDescription
Madame Alexander East of the Sun Norway Lassie doll, the doll depicts traditional attire. The doll is dressed in a black skirt that is patterned with pink flowers and green stems. Under, she wears a white petticoat and white bloomers both trimmed in black lace as well as white stockings and black shoes. On top she wears a white blouse, and over her skirt she wears a white apron with a black panel of pink and red embroidered flowers. The top of it also is trimmed in red ribbon and she has a red bow on her collar. On her head she wears a small black cap decorated with embroidered designs and colourful ribbons run from it. The doll has blonde hair and green eyes and is made of hard plastic.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 ObjectsDoll Name
East of the Sun Norway LassieMade/Created
Manufacturer
Madame AlexanderDate made
circa 1967 - circa 1977Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
Sewn to her skirtTranscription
"East of the Sun Norway Lassie Madame Alexander Made in USA"Clothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in a black skirt that is patterned with pink flowers and green stems. Under, she wears a white petticoat and white bloomers both trimmed in black lace as well as white stockings and black shoes. On top she wears a white blouse, and over her skirt she wears a white apron with a black panel of pink and red embroidered flowers. The top of it also is trimmed in red ribbon and she has a red bow on her collar. On her head she wears a small black cap decorated with embroidered designs and colourful ribbons run from it.Hair
Color
BlondeType
Angora Goat HairDoll Features
Feature
Sleep Eyes, JointedCondition
Scale
C-8: Dolls or clothing flawlessMaterial
Fabric, Plastic, PaintColor
White, Black, Pink, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, PurpleLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
August 24, 2026Notes
Madame Alexander Dolls Box 2Create Date
August 24, 2026Update Date
August 24, 2026
