Lou Hoover by Madame Alexander

Object/Artifact

St. Joseph Museums

A Lou Henry Hoover doll with light brown hair, dressed in a shiny light blue gown adorned with delicate details such as a bow and a pearl necklace. The dress features an overlapping, layered design with subtle embellishments at the shoulders.

Name/Title

Lou Hoover by Madame Alexander

Entry/Object ID

2022.17.26

Description

Lou Henry Hoover (1929-1933) was on familiar ground when she entered the White House as the wife of the president. Her husband, Herbert, served as Secretary of Commerce under the two previous Presidents. Following her marriage, at the turn of the century, she accompanied her husband to his various assignments around the world. Her experience qualified her to assume many public relations duties as well as those not previously considered possible for the wife of a president. Her doll is wearing a light blue dress with two silver brooches and a white pearl necklace. 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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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.