Name/Title
Madame Alexander: First Communion DollEntry/Object ID
2026.103.01Tags
Doll, Madame Alexander, North AmericaDescription
Madame Alexander First Communion doll. The doll is dressed in traditional attire for when a child would receive their first communion. The doll is dressed in a white gown, the entire gown has an overlaying of white lace, on the skirt there is two layers. There is a white ribbon tied around her waist, and she carries a blue purse adorned with pearls, the straps are also pearls, and one is a gold chain. She also wears a gold chain around her neck and a white tule veil adorned with white flowers. She wears white stockings and white shoes adorned with white beads. The doll is blonde with blue eyes.Context
Madame Alexander is a doll company founded in 1923 by Madame Beatrice Alexander Behrman in Manhattan New York. The company produces dolls currentlyCollection
Madame Alexander CollectionCataloged By
Kat BezaireLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DollNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsDoll Name
First CommunionMade/Created
Manufacturer
Madame AlexanderDate made
circa 1980 - circa 1990Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
Tied around her wristTranscription
"Madame Alexander First Communion"Clothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in traditional attire for when a child would receive their first communion. The doll is dressed in a white gown, the entire gown has an overlaying of white lace, on the skirt there is two layers. There is a white ribbon tied around her waist, and she carries a blue purse adorned with pearls, the straps are also pearls, and one is a gold chain. She also wears a gold chain around her neck and a white tule veil adorned with white flowers. She wears white stockings and white shoes adorned with white beads.Condition
Scale
C-9: Mint. No original packagingLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
January 25, 2026Notes
Madame Alexander Box 2Create Date
January 25, 2026Update Date
January 25, 2026
