Name/Title
Hansel Madame Alexander DollEntry/Object ID
2026.561.01Tags
Madame Alexander, Classic LiteratureDescription
Madame Alexander Hansel doll, the doll depicts the literary character. The doll is dressed in red trousers, supported by red and green suspenders. On top he wears a blue blouse trimmed in white and patterned with white, yellow, red, and blue flowers. On his head he wears a red cap with a gold emblem, a white feather, and a blue tuft. The doll has blonde hair and blue 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 CollectionCataloged By
Kat BezaireLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DollNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsDoll Name
HanselMade/Created
Manufacturer
Madame AlexanderDate made
circa 1974Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
Sewn to his collarTranscription
"Hansel Madame Alexander Made in USA"Clothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in red trousers, supported by red and green suspenders. On top he wears a blue blouse trimmed in white and patterned with white, yellow, red, and blue flowers. On his head he wears a red cap with a gold emblem, a white feather, and a blue tuft.Hair
Color
BlondeType
Angora Goat HairDoll Features
Feature
Sleep Eyes, Fully JointedCondition
Scale
C-8: Dolls or clothing flawlessNotes
Missing shoes, socks, and accessoryMaterial
Fabric, Plastic, PaintColor
Red, White, Blue, Green, Yellow, GoldLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
September 7, 2026Notes
Madame Alexander Dolls Box 3Create Date
September 7, 2026Update Date
September 7, 2026
