Louisa Adams by Madame Alexander

Object/Artifact

St. Joseph Museums

A Louisa Adams doll dressed in a creamy white gown adorned with ruffles on the hem of the skirt, neckline, and sleeves. The dress has a small white flower on the bodice and her hair is styled in an updo topped with a matching floral headpiece.

Name/Title

Louisa Adams by Madame Alexander

Entry/Object ID

2022.17.4

Description

Louisa Adams (1825-1829) was the wife of John Quincy Adams, whose father, John Adams had been president from 1797 to 1801. Louisa, who was born in London, moved into a White House which was not finished until her husband's administration. Prior to that she had accompanied her husband when he served as an American Minister to Russia and also in France where he served after Napoleon's return to Elba. Her doll is wearing a white dress with white and silver accents. She has a blond updo with white flowers. 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

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.