Name/Title
Marme Alexander Kins DollEntry/Object ID
2026.42.01Tags
Doll, North America, Madame Alexander, Alexander Kins, Popular Culture, Little Woman, Classic LiteratureDescription
Marme brand Madame Alexander Alexander Kins doll. The doll depicts the character Marme from the film Little Woman. The doll is dressed in a red gown that has white lace trim down the bodice and white cuffs on her wrists. She has a large white apron over top of the gown. Under her gown she has a white eyelit trimmed petticoat, white bloomers, white stockings, and black shoes with a golden adornment. Her gown also has a small brooch on it. Note: she is missing a shoe and is likely missing a bonnet.Context
Madame Alexander is a doll company founded in 1923 by Madame Beatrice Alexander Behrman in Manhattan New York. The company produces dolls currently. The Alexander Kins series was produced from 1976-1977.Collection
Madame Alexander CollectionCataloged By
Kat BezaireLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DollNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
SIMCAD Original Number LabelOther Number
844Doll Name
MarmeMade/Created
Manufacturer
Madame AlexanderDate made
1976 - 1977Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
Sewn into her collarTranscription
"Alexander Kins Marme"Clothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in a red gown that has white lace trim down the bodice and white cuffs on her wrists. She has a large white apron over top of the gown. Under her gown she has a white eyelit trimmed petticoat, white bloomers, white stockings, and black shoes with a golden adornment. Her gown also has a small brooch on it. Note: she is missing a shoe and is likely missing a bonnet.Doll Features
Feature
Bent Limb, Ball and Jointed, Sleep EyesCondition
Scale
C-8: Dolls or clothing flawlessNotes
She is missing a shoe and likely missing a bonnetLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsCategory
StorageDate
January 17, 2026Notes
Madame Alexander Box 1Create Date
January 17, 2026Update Date
January 24, 2026
