Ida McKinley Madame Alexander Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a porcelain doll dressed in an elegant vintage style outfit, reminiscent of the late 19th to early 20th century. The doll is of Ida Saxton McKinley who was the First Lady from 1897-1901, as the wife of William McKinley. The doll is adorned in a cream-colored gown made of lace with delicate floral patterns and small bead embellishments. The dress includes a high lace collar and short lace sleeves, complete with ribbons and ruffled accents.

The image features a porcelain doll dressed in an elegant vintage style outfit, reminiscent of the late 19th to early 20th century. The doll is of Ida Saxton McKinley who was the First Lady from 1897-1901, as the wife of William McKinley. The doll is adorned in a cream-colored gown made of lace with delicate floral patterns and small bead embellishments. The dress includes a high lace collar and short lace sleeves, complete with ribbons and ruffled accents.

Name/Title

Ida McKinley Madame Alexander Doll

Entry/Object ID

2022.17.31

Description

Ida Saxton McKinley was the First Lady from 1897-1901, as the wife of William McKinley. Ida met and married her husband during the Reconstruction years. 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

Yellow

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.