Lucy Hayes Madame Alexander Doll

Object/Artifact

St. Joseph Museums

The image features a Madame Alexander doll in the likeness of Lucy Webb Hayes. Her hair is styled in an elegant updo and the doll is dressed in a cream-colored gown and adorned with intricate lace detailing and satin ribbons. The bodice of the dress is embellished with lace and a small gold-colored medallion. The doll's layered skirt is accentuated with delicate lace patterns and satin trim.

Name/Title

Lucy Hayes Madame Alexander Doll

Entry/Object ID

2022.17.13

Description

Lucy Webb Hayes came to the White House with her husband Rutherford B Hayes in 1877, with considerable experience in official entertaining. She had acted as hostess for her husband when he was in Congress and during his five years as Governor of Ohio. Mrs. Hayes was the first college graduate to preside in the White House. Her Alma Mater was Wesleyan Female College in Cincinnati. Her wife cultural background won her the admiration of groups with the most different interests which visited the White House. Wearing an ivory dress with white lace trim. 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.

Color

ivory

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.