Edith Roosevelt Madame Alexander Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a doll of Edith Kermit Roosevelt who served as the First Lady of the United States dressed in an elegant blue gown adorned with intricate gold floral patterns. The doll's attire includes a delicate lace collar and pearl necklace. The doll has blonde hair styled in an updo with a small blue feather accent.

The image depicts a doll of Edith Kermit Roosevelt who served as the First Lady of the United States dressed in an elegant blue gown adorned with intricate gold floral patterns. The doll's attire includes a delicate lace collar and pearl necklace. The doll has blonde hair styled in an updo with a small blue feather accent.

Name/Title

Edith Roosevelt Madame Alexander Doll

Entry/Object ID

2022.17.33

Description

Edith Kermit Roosevelt was the second wife of President Theodore Roosevelt and the First Lady of the United States from 1901-1909. She also was the Second Lady of the United States in 1901. Roosevelt was the first First Lady to employ a full-time, salaried social secretary. 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

Blue

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.