Name/Title
Latvia Madame Alexander DollEntry/Object ID
2026.537.01Tags
Latvia, Doll, European, Madame Alexander, Russian/USSRDescription
Madame Alexander Latvia doll, the doll depicts traditional attire. The doll is dressed in a multicoloured patchwork skirt which is hemmed in black and decorated with pink and purple embroidery. Under, she wears a white petticoat, white bloomers, and black shoes. On top, she wears a white blouse trimmed in red panels of gold embroidery. Over this, she wears a red vest trimmed in purple and gold. Around her neck she wears a red beaded necklace. On her head she wears a black cap decorated with pink, blue, and gold embroidery and tied with a gold ribbon. 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 Collection, Cultural DollsCataloged By
Kat BezaireLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DollNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsDoll Name
LatviaMade/Created
Manufacturer
Madame AlexanderDate made
circa 1967 - circa 1977Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
Sewn to her collarTranscription
"Latvia Madame Alexander Made in USA"Clothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in a multicoloured patchwork skirt which is hemmed in black and decorated with pink and purple embroidery. Under, she wears a white petticoat, white bloomers, and black shoes. On top, she wears a white blouse trimmed in red panels of gold embroidery. Over this, she wears a red vest trimmed in purple and gold. Around her neck she wears a red beaded necklace. On her head she wears a black cap decorated with pink, blue, and gold embroidery and tied with a gold ribbon.Hair
Color
BlondeType
Angora Goat HairDoll Features
Feature
Sleep Eyes, Fully JointedCondition
Scale
C-8: Dolls or clothing flawlessMaterial
Fabric, Plastic, PaintColor
Red, Gold, Purple, White, Black, Pink, Blue, OrangeLocation
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
