Name/Title
Laos Madame Alexander DollEntry/Object ID
2026.575.01Tags
Laos, Asian, Madame AlexanderDescription
Madame Alexander Laos doll, the doll depicts traditional attire. The doll is dressed in a purple skirt patterned with pink, blue, and white flowers and hemmed with pink ribbon. On top she wears a white blouse trimmed in white lace, and over this she wears a purple, blue, black, and white shawl. She also carries flowers in one hand and wears a pink beaded necklace. Under, she wears a white petticoat and brown sandals. The doll has brown hair and brown 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
LaosMade/Created
Manufacturer
Madame AlexanderDate made
circa 1967 - circa 1977Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
Sewn to her collarTranscription
"Laos Madame Alexander Made in USA"Clothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in a purple skirt patterned with pink, blue, and white flowers and hemmed with pink ribbon. On top she wears a white blouse trimmed in white lace, and over this she wears a purple, blue, black, and white shawl. She also carries flowers in one hand and wears a pink beaded necklace. Under, she wears a white petticoat and brown sandals.Hair
Color
BrownType
Angora Goat HairDoll Features
Feature
Sleep Eyes, Fully JointedCondition
Scale
C-8: Dolls or clothing flawlessMaterial
Fabric, Plastic, PaintColor
Purple, Pink, Blue, Black, White, BrownLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
September 8, 2026Notes
Madame Alexander Dolls Box 3Create Date
September 8, 2026Update Date
September 8, 2026
