Caroline Harrison by Madame Alexander

Object/Artifact

St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a porcelain doll of Caroline Harrison. The doll has brown hair styled in an updo. She is wearing an elegant, full-length gown in a muted gray-blue color adorned with brocade and vertical patterned stripes. The dress features a high collar and a V-shaped lace detail at the bodice, accentuating the vintage aesthetic. Her hands are positioned gracefully near her waist.

Name/Title

Caroline Harrison by Madame Alexander

Entry/Object ID

2022.17.17

Description

Caroline Harrison (1889-1893) was the interim between the two Cleveland administration's that brought Benjamin Harris to the presidency and Caroline Lavinia Scott Harrison, his wife, to the White House as First Lady. She entered upon her new career with eagerness and enthusiasm, and her parties, dinners and receptions were brilliant affairs. Late in the winter of 1891-1892 Mrs. Harrison suffered from an attack of grippe, from which she never completely recovered. She died the following fall while still a resident of the White House. Her Doll is wearing a Grey dress with light blue floral accents and white lace. Her brown hair is pulled into a bun with a hairnet. 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. .

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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.