Julia Grant by Madame Alexander

Object/Artifact

St. Joseph Museums

The image displays a Julia Grant doll with finely detailed features, including large expressive eyes and rosy cheeks, wearing an elaborate vintage-style dress. Her hair is styled in an intricate braid and blonde updo. The dress features a combination of silver lace with floral patterns over a vivid pink lining, accentuated by a pink ribbon and a decorative pin at the bodice. She wears a pearl necklace around her neck.

Name/Title

Julia Grant by Madame Alexander

Entry/Object ID

2022.17.21

Description

Julia Grant (1869-1877). His outstanding services to the country during the Civil War assured Ulysses S. Grant of the nomination for the presidency by the Republicans and his subsequent election. His wife, Julia Dent Grant, faced her new duties as White House hostess with confidence. She spent much of her time during her husband's two terms in office welcoming groups and delegations of Union veterans calling to pay their respects to their former chief. Julia enjoyed her duties as First Lady. Her doll is wearing a silver and pink dress with a white lace shall. Her blond hair is pulled into a braided updo. 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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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.