Julia Tyler Madame Alexander Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

A Julia Tyler doll that has dark brown hair styled in an elegant updo. The dress is cream-colored with multiple layers of lace adorned with pink floral embroidery and green leaves. Around the doll's neck hangs a small gold necklace with a pendant.

A Julia Tyler doll that has dark brown hair styled in an elegant updo. The dress is cream-colored with multiple layers of lace adorned with pink floral embroidery and green leaves. Around the doll's neck hangs a small gold necklace with a pendant.

Name/Title

Julia Tyler Madame Alexander Doll

Entry/Object ID

2022.17.25

Description

Julia Tyler became first lady after her marriage to the President in 1843. Although she acted as First Lady for only eight months she loved her position and made the White House a gay and lively place. She was extremely interested in national politics and strongly supported her husband’s policies, such as the annexation of Texas. When John Tyler rooks office in 1841, his First Lady was his wife Letitia. Upon her death a year later, their daughter also named Letitia acted as first lady until the President remarried. 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.

Color

ivory

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent

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.