Abigail Fillmore Madame Alexander Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

A Madame Alexander doll from the "First Ladies of the United States Series III," in the likeness of Abigail Fillmore dressed in a luxurious period gown. The doll brown hair adorned with a white and blue floral headpiece. She wears a pink satin dress embellished with lace and intricate floral patterns. A lace shawl drapes over her shoulders.

A Madame Alexander doll from the "First Ladies of the United States Series III," in the likeness of Abigail Fillmore dressed in a luxurious period gown. The doll brown hair adorned with a white and blue floral headpiece. She wears a pink satin dress embellished with lace and intricate floral patterns. A lace shawl drapes over her shoulders.

Name/Title

Abigail Fillmore Madame Alexander Doll

Entry/Object ID

2022.17.5

Description

Abigail Fillmore had been a school teacher and was deeply interested in political affairs. The Fillmore administration represents a rather quiet period in the social life of the executive mansion. Nevertheless, she presided with dignity at all official dinners and receptions. Wearing a Pink poofed dress with white lace and a purple and white flower crown on her head. 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

pink

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.