Elizabeth Monroe Madame Alexander Doll

Object/Artifact

St. Joseph Museums

The image features a doll of Elizabeth Monroe, wife of James Monroe, who was the First Lady from 1817 to 1825, with brown hair styled in elegant curls, wearing a lavish, historical-inspired gown reminiscent of early 19th-century fashion. The dress boasts a rich fabric adorned with pink floral patterns on a golden background, complemented by lace trim around the neckline and sleeves. A delicate gold clasp secures the front of the gown.

Name/Title

Elizabeth Monroe Madame Alexander Doll

Entry/Object ID

2022.17.32

Description

Elizabeth Monroe was the First Lady from 1817-1825 as the wife of James Monroe. Due to the fragile condition of Elizabeth’s health, many of the duties of the official White House hostess were assumed by her eldest daughter, Eliza Monroe Hay. 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

Orange

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.