Lion Tamer Madame Alexander Doll

Name/Title

Lion Tamer Madame Alexander Doll

Entry/Object ID

2026.539.01

Tags

Doll, Madame Alexander

Description

Madame Alexander Lion Tamer doll, the doll depicts a lion tamer's costuming. The doll is dressed in blue trousers, under he wears gold shoes trimmed in white lace. On top, the doll wears a brown top decorated with gold and red embellishments with a gold belt. Over the top the doll wears a silver vest trimmed with gold red and green embroidery and decorated with silver and blue gems. The doll also has gold cuffs and carries a black whip and has a silver hat. The doll has blonde hair and blue 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

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

Lion Tamer

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Madame Alexander

Date made

circa 1967 - circa 1977

Place

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

"Lion Tamer Madame Alexander Made in USA"

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Height

7-1/2 in

Clothing

Clothing Type

Original

Clothing Description

The doll is dressed in blue trousers, under he wears gold shoes trimmed in white lace. On top, the doll wears a brown top decorated with gold and red embellishments with a gold belt. Over the top the doll wears a silver vest trimmed with gold red and green embroidery and decorated with silver and blue gems. The doll also has gold cuffs and carries a black whip and has a silver hat.

Hair

Color

Blonde

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, Silver, Gold, White, Red, Green, Black, Brown

Location

Location

Room

Shaanti International Museum of Costume and Dolls

Date

August 24, 2026

Notes

Madame Alexander Dolls Box 2

Create Date

August 24, 2026

Update Date

August 24, 2026