Name/Title
Mexico Madame Alexander DollEntry/Object ID
2026.47.01Tags
Doll, Hispanic, Mexican, Madame Alexander, Alexander KinsDescription
Mexico Madame Alexander doll. The doll is wearing traditional Mexican costuming. She is dressed in a white peasant style long sleeve shirt that has green and yellow ribbon detailing on the sleeves and white lace cuffs. She also has on a black skirt that is trimmed with a red ribbon, as well as a white lace ribbon with red flowers. On her head she has a white sombrero style hat that has the same detailing as her sleeves. She also has a orange beaded necklace and a blue beaded necklace. Under her dress she has a white petticoat, white bloomers, and white stockings. She has brown hair and brown eyes.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 Collection, Cultural DollsCataloged By
Kat BezaireLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DollNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsDoll Name
MexicoMade/Created
Manufacturer
Madame AlexanderDate made
1976 - 1977Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
Sewn into her collarTranscription
"Mexico" by Madame Alexander New York U. S. A.Clothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
She is dressed in a white peasant style long sleeve shirt that has green and yellow ribbon detailing on the sleeves and white lace cuffs. She also has on a black skirt that is trimmed with a red ribbon, as well as a white lace ribbon with red flowers. On her head she has a white sombrero style hat that has the same detailing as her sleeves. She also has a orange beaded necklace and a blue beaded necklace. Under her dress she has a white petticoat, white bloomers, and white stockings.Hair
Color
BlackType
NylonStyle
Lace BraidDoll Features
Feature
Ball and Jointed, Bent Limb, Sleep EyesCondition
Scale
C-5: Wear and tear visible to everyoneNotes
Her neck joint is quite loose, her hip joints are also loose, she is also missing shoesColor
White, Black, Red, Green, YellowLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
January 17, 2026Notes
Madame Alexander Box 1Create Date
January 17, 2026Update Date
January 25, 2026
