Jane Pierce by Madame Alexander

Object/Artifact

St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a porcelain doll dressed in a black dress adorned with delicate polka dots and lace trimmings. The doll has blond hair styled in an updo and a small black hat with lace accents on top.

Name/Title

Jane Pierce by Madame Alexander

Entry/Object ID

2022.17.11

Description

Jane Pierce (1853-1857) came to the white house after her husband, Franklin Pierce, was elected to the presidency in 1852. She had always opposed his entry into politics, and despite the fact that he had served as Representative and Senator she had persuaded him to forsake his political career. But the Mexican War, in which he fought with distinction, brought Pierce back into public notice. He was nominated for the presidency and elected by a landslide. His term in office was a stormy one, disturbed by the political controversies that preceeded the Civil War. Her Doll is wearing ablack dress with silver polka dots and a gold and black bonnet on her head. 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. .

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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.