Angelica Van Buren Madame Alexander Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a Madame Alexander doll dressed in a grey dress. The doll has long, dark curls and wears a headband embellished with feathers. Her attire consists of intricate lace detail around the neckline. The doll resembles Angelica Van Buren, daughter-in-law to president Van Buren.

The image features a Madame Alexander doll dressed in a grey dress. The doll has long, dark curls and wears a headband embellished with feathers. Her attire consists of intricate lace detail around the neckline. The doll resembles Angelica Van Buren, daughter-in-law to president Van Buren.

Name/Title

Angelica Van Buren Madame Alexander Doll

Entry/Object ID

2022.17.22

Description

Angelica Van Buren became the First Lady after she married President Van Buren's eldest son Abram, in the fall in 1838. Her first public appearance was at the New Year’s reception in 1839. Following a trip to Europe, where she and Abram were entertained by royalty Angelica sought to introduce some of the European formality in entertainment at the White House. For this she was much criticized by many who felt that such aristocratic innovations were not appropriate to our democratic form of government. The First Ladies of the United States represent a social and historical cross section of our country from its beginning until today. This collection from the Madame Alexander First Ladies of the United States represents the wives of United States presidents. Madame Alexander’s goal has always been to design dolls that are works of art and with all the charm and grace of the era they represent.

Accessories

Accessory

Stand

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Sara Bouldin

Notes

From Sara Bouldin, a second grade teacher from Marshville, Missouri. Moved to Pensacola, Florida and lived there for 35 years. Boulden was part of the Pensacola Doll Study Club before she passed away in May of 2021. The estate gifted the dolls to the club.