Bess Truman Madame Alexander Doll

Object/Artifact

St. Joseph Museums

A doll Bess Truman doll with light-colored hair, styled in a short bob. The doll is dressed in a gown made of a light gray fabric adorned with intricate yellow floral patterns. The gown has a fitted bodice with decorative yellow bows on the sleeves and neckline and she wears a pearl necklace.

Name/Title

Bess Truman Madame Alexander Doll

Entry/Object ID

2022.17.9

Description

Bess Wallace Truman came to the White House with her husband Harry. She was thoroughly schooled in Washington protocol since her husband had served two terms in the United States Senate and as Vice President. Wearing a Green dress with lighter leave pattern and a pearl necklace. 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

Green

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.