Martha Johnson Patterson Madame Alexander Doll

Name/Title

Martha Johnson Patterson Madame Alexander Doll

Entry/Object ID

2026.06.01

Tags

Doll, North America, First Ladies of the United States Series

Description

Martha Johnson Patterson Madame Alexander doll. The doll is part of the Madame Alexander's First Ladies of the United States, Series 3. The doll is made in the likeness of Lady Martha Johnson Patterson, wife of president Andrew Johnson. The doll is dressed in a sparkly silver gown with silver piping. She also has a white petticoat, bloomers, and stockings on along with cream coloured shoes. Over top, she has a cream coloured cape with gold trim. She is a blonde doll with green eyes and a white flower in her hair.

Use

Commemorative piece, for display.

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

Martha Johnson Patterson

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Madame Alexander

Date made

circa 1976

Place

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Sewn onto the collar of the doll's dress

Transcription

"Martha Johnson Patterson by Madame Alexander New York, U. S. A."

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Height

13 in

Clothing

Clothing Type

Original

Clothing Description

The doll is dressed in a sparkly silver gown with silver piping. She also has a white petticoat, bloomers, and stockings on along with cream coloured shoes. Over top, she has a cream coloured cape with gold trim.

Hair

Color

Blonde

Type

Nylon

Style

Ponytail Veil

Doll Features

Feature

Sleep Eyes, Turning Head

Condition

Scale

C-8: Dolls or clothing flawless

Parts

Count

3

Parts

Doll, cloak, stand

Accessories

Accessory

Stand

Material

Celluloid, Fabric

Color

Silver, Gold, Cream

Location

Location

Room

Shaanti International Museum of Costume and Dolls

Date

January 10, 2026

Notes

Madame Alexander Box 1

Create Date

January 10, 2026

Update Date

January 24, 2026