Grace Coolidge Madame Alexander Doll

Object/Artifact

St. Joseph Museums

A Grace Coolidge doll dressed in a red velvet gown, featuring a sleeveless design with layered, triangular skirts. The doll has a short, dark hairstyle adorned with a small accessory. Around its neck is a string of pearls. In one hand, the doll holds a prominent, feathery pink plume.

Name/Title

Grace Coolidge Madame Alexander Doll

Entry/Object ID

2022.17.7

Description

Grace Coolidge became the First Lady when her husband Calvin suddenly became president upon the death of Warren Harding. She quickly adapted and efficiently assumed her new role. Her charming presence contributed to a delightful social sense at the White House. When the Coolidges left the office in 1929, Washington Society declared that Grace was one of the most popular First Ladies in our country’s history. Wearing a red flapper dress with a pearl necklace and a beaded belt. Holding a large pink feather. 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

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.