Martha Randolph by Madame Alexander

Object/Artifact

St. Joseph Museums

A Martha Randolph doll with blonde hair styled under a light pink turban. The doll is dressed in a pastel pink dress adorned with lace detailing and a satin ribbon around the waist. Draped over the doll’s shoulders is a richly embroidered, dark cape with a teal and pink paisley design featuring vibrant shades of turquoise, magenta, and gold. Around the doll’s neck is a small string of pearls.

Name/Title

Martha Randolph by Madame Alexander

Entry/Object ID

2022.17.6

Description

Martha Randolph (1801-1809) was married to her cousin Thomas Mann Randolph and acted as hostess for her father, Thomas Jefferson, since her mother had died many years before. During the years when Jefferson represented the United States on diplomatic missions to France, his daughter Martha had accompanied him and she was thus able to see much of formal social life in Paris. This experience served her well when she was called upon to preside at stage functions in Washington. Her Doll is wearing a pink dress with white lace and a long black shall with pink and blue borders. She is wearing a pink wrap on her head. 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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Stand

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.