Mamiselle Grandes Dames Effanbee Doll

Manufactured Doll

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Shaanti International Museum of Costumes and Dolls

Name/Title

Mamiselle Grandes Dames Effanbee Doll

Entry/Object ID

2026.258.01

Tags

Effanbee Dolls, Doll, North America, Grandes Dames Collection

Description

Mamiselle brand Effanbee doll from the Grandes Dames collection. The doll is dressed in a white skirt, over top, she has a green top with a green overskirt attached to it. The overskirt is trimmed in white ribbon, and is tied into a bow under her bust. The cuffs of the overskirt also have that white ribbon. On the bodice, there is white embroidery, leading up to a white lace collar. In one hand, she carries a matching green purse. Under, she wears a white petticoat, white bloomers, and white shoes. On her head she wears a green bonnet tied with a white ribbon. The doll is blonde with green eyes.

Use

Collectable item

Context

Effanbee is one of America's oldest doll producers, began producing dolls in 1912. "Effanbee" comes from the first initials of its founders, Bernard Fleischaker (F) and Hugo Baum (B).

Collection

Effanbee Dolls

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

Mamiselle

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Effanbee

Date made

circa 1975

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Tied around her wrist

Transcription

"A Collection of Grandes Dames Mamiselle Effanbee Doll Corp"

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Height

19 in

Clothing

Clothing Type

Original

Clothing Description

The doll is dressed in a white skirt, over top, she has a green top with a green overskirt attached to it. The overskirt is trimmed in white ribbon, and is tied into a bow under her bust. The cuffs of the overskirt also have that white ribbon. On the bodice, there is white embroidery, leading up to a white lace collar. In one hand, she carries a matching green purse. Under, she wears a white petticoat, white bloomers, and white shoes. On her head she wears a green bonnet tied with a white ribbon.

Hair

Color

Blonde

Type

Nylon

Doll Features

Feature

Stationary Eyes

Condition

Scale

C-9: Mint. No original packaging

Material

Fabric, China, Paint

Color

Green, White, Beige

Location

Location

Room

Shaanti International Museum of Costume and Dolls

Date

March 6, 2026

Notes

Large Misc Dolls Box 2

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

March 6, 2026

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

March 6, 2026