Name/Title
Martha WashingtonEntry/Object ID
2026.59.01 Tags
Doll, Dolls of All Nations, North AmericaDescription
Martha Washington Dolls of All Nations style doll, possibly produced by A & H Dolls. The doll is dressed in traditional clothing depicting her as Martha Washington. The doll is dressed in a silk colourful gown. The skirt of the gown is a pink based fabric with flower details patterned onto it. The hem of the dress is hemmed with a yellow ribbon, and has a false hem half way up the skirt. The top of her dress is peach in colour and has golden trim on the cuffs and collar. Her waist is tied with a light pink ribbon. She also wears white slippers. On her head she has a large orange hat with a yellow ribbon. The doll is blonde and has blue eyes.Context
The A & H Doll company was founded in New York, U. S. A. and began producing celluloid dolls with sleep eyes from 1947-1950, their dolls typically are between 6"-12". The company produced dolls until the 1960s.Collection
A & H Dolls, Dolls of All NationsCataloged 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
1040Doll Name
Martha WashingtonMade/Created
Manufacturer
A & H DollsDate made
1950 - 1960Clothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in traditional clothing depicting her as Martha Washington. The doll is dressed in a silk colourful gown. The skirt of the gown is a pink based fabric with flower details patterned onto it. The hem of the dress is hemmed with a yellow ribbon, and has a false hem half way up the skirt. The top of her dress is peach in colour and has golden trim on the cuffs and collar. Her waist is tied with a light pink ribbon. She also wears white slippers. On her head she has a large orange hat with a yellow ribbon.Doll Features
Feature
Sleep Eyes, Swivel Head, JointedCondition
Scale
C-8: Dolls or clothing flawlessNotes
Her skirt has a small stain, the costume could use to be steamedMaterial
Celluloid, Plastic, FabricLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
January 18, 2026Notes
Small Misc. Dolls Box 1Create Date
January 18, 2026Update Date
January 24, 2026
