Collectors Drawn to Madame Alexander Dolls
Madame Alexander Polly Pigtails doll, Maggie face, sleep eyes, red hair in braids (bows not original), original red sweater over one-piece costume with red sleeveless top and denim pedal pushers, socks, red tam and red snap shoes, 1952, 18 in., $373.
Since 1923, Alexander Doll Company dolls have mimicked characters from popular movies, cultural trends, changing women’s roles, historical figures and different nationalities. A recent sale at Theriault’s of Annapolis, Maryland, focused on the popular Madame Alexander dolls. Alexander dolls were given girls’ names, with the faces varying with each name. The 21-inch Cissy doll […]