Lady Bird Johnson Madame Alexander Doll

Object/Artifact

St. Joseph Museums

A "Lady Bird" Johnson doll dressed in a satin golden gown with black fur cuffs. The dress has a matching coat with two button fasteners at the top. The doll has brunette hair styled in a soft wave.

Name/Title

Lady Bird Johnson Madame Alexander Doll

Entry/Object ID

2022.17.3

Description

Claudia Alta “Lady Bird” Johnson was the first lady of the US from 1963-1969. She had previously served as the second lady from 1961-1963 when her husband was vice president. 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

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.