Sarah Jackson Madame Alexander Doll

Object/Artifact

St. Joseph Museums

An image of a doll in the likeness of Sarah Jackson, first lady and wife to Andrew Jackson's son. The doll has long, dark hair styled in soft curls, adorned with a small, decorative accessory. The doll is wearing an elegant, pastel peach dress embellished with intricate lace detailing on the bodice and skirt. The doll's attire is completed with a small necklace.

Name/Title

Sarah Jackson Madame Alexander Doll

Entry/Object ID

2022.17.23

Description

Sarah Jackson, the wife of President Jackson’s adopted son Andrew Jackson Jr. represented the President as his first lady. At the end of President Jackson’s term, the family returned to the Hermitage and Sarah Jackson continued as the hostess there for the rest of the President’s life. The Hermitage, Jackson’s beautiful home in Tennessee was frequently crowded with the ex-president’s supporters, all of whom were met by Sarah Jackson with the greatest of courtesy. Wearing a pink poofy dress with lace trim and a brown clip in her hair. 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

pink

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

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.