France Madame Alexander Doll

Name/Title

France Madame Alexander Doll

Entry/Object ID

2026.565.01

Tags

Doll, European, French, Madame Alexander

Description

Madame Alexander France doll, the doll depicts traditional attire. The doll is dressed in a blue gown, the skirt has a red and gold ribbon on it, and her cuffs are white. Under, she wears a white petticoat, white bloomers, white stockings, and black shoes. Over her dress she wears a white apron trimmed in white lace, and a matching white shawl. On her head she wears a white bonnet trimmed in white lace. The doll has brown hair and brown eyes and is made of hard plastic.

Use

Collectable item

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 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

France

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Madame Alexander

Date made

circa 1967 - circa 1977

Place

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Sewn to her collar

Transcription

"France Madame Alexander Made in USA"

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Height

8 in

Clothing

Clothing Type

Original

Clothing Description

The doll is dressed in a blue gown, the skirt has a red and gold ribbon on it, and her cuffs are white. Under, she wears a white petticoat, white bloomers, white stockings, and black shoes. Over her dress she wears a white apron trimmed in white lace, and a matching white shawl. On her head she wears a white bonnet trimmed in white lace.

Hair

Color

Brown

Type

Angora Goat Hair

Doll Features

Feature

Sleep Eyes, Fully Jointed

Condition

Scale

C-9: Mint. No original packaging

Material

Fabric, Plastic, Paint

Color

Blue, Red, Gold, Black, White

Location

Location

Room

Shaanti International Museum of Costume and Dolls

Date

September 7, 2026

Notes

Madame Alexander Dolls Box 3

Create Date

September 7, 2026

Update Date

September 7, 2026