Abigail Adams Madame Alexander Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a doll in the likeness of Abigail Adams who was the wife of John Adams and mother to John Quincy Adams. The doll has soft, wavy blonde hair tied with a blue ribbon, dressed in a purple gown. The dress features a gradient of colors, transitioning from violet at the top to pinkish hues at the bottom, adorned with delicate floral patterns. The bodice is embellished with intricate white lace and a decorative brooch in the center, while the lace also trims the cuffs of the sleeves.

The image shows a doll in the likeness of Abigail Adams who was the wife of John Adams and mother to John Quincy Adams. The doll has soft, wavy blonde hair tied with a blue ribbon, dressed in a purple gown. The dress features a gradient of colors, transitioning from violet at the top to pinkish hues at the bottom, adorned with delicate floral patterns. The bodice is embellished with intricate white lace and a decorative brooch in the center, while the lace also trims the cuffs of the sleeves.

Name/Title

Abigail Adams Madame Alexander Doll

Entry/Object ID

2022.17.30

Description

Abigail Adams was the wife and closest advisor of John Adams, as well as the mother of John Quincy Adams. She is sometimes considered to have been a Founder of the United States, and is now designated as the second First Lady, although this title was not used at the time. 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

Color

Purple, Blue

Condition

Overall Condition

Very 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.