Edith Wilson Madame Alexander Doll

Object/Artifact

St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a doll of Edith Wilson was the First Lady of the United States from 1915-1921 and the second wife of President Woodrow Wilson. The doll has curly blonde hair styled in an elegant manner, wearing a sophisticated black velvet dress with sheer sleeves and lace detailing on the bodice. Around the doll's neck is a small pearl necklace.

Name/Title

Edith Wilson Madame Alexander Doll

Entry/Object ID

2022.17.29

Description

Edith Wilson was the First Lady of the United States from 1915-1921 and the second wife of President Woodrow Wilson. She married the widower in 1915 during his first term as President. Wearing a black dress with silver trim. 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.

Color

Black

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.