If These Shirts Could Talk: The Tantalizing Tales Behind Used Clothes
The mysterious packages kept arriving, some from eBay, others from the Home …
Jockeying for Position: How Boxers and Briefs Got Into Men's Pants
Just as underclothes are shielded from public view, the evolution of men's most intimate apparel is shrouded in secrecy. But the story of men's underwear is about more …
Gloriously Grotesque 19th-Century Pipes
The meerschaum pipes carved in Eastern Europe at the end of the 19th century are among the most bizarre and improbable concoctions in decorative art. Some feature …
In the Hot Seat: Is Your Antique Windsor a Fake?
While researching her book, "Killer Stuff and Tons of Money," Maureen Stanton came across all sorts of characters. For years, she shadowed her antiques-dealer friend …
Love at First Kite: How Pizza and Pente Led to One Oklahoman's High-Flying Obsession
Vintage kites from all over the world hang from the ceiling and walls of Richard Dermer’s popula…
Blood, Sweat, and Steel: My Afternoon with the Ace of Swords
“When I got this sword, it was completely covered in blood rust.” Sword maker Francis Boyd is showing me yet another weapon pulled from yet another …
'The Great Gatsby' Still Gets Flappers Wrong
Have you heard? There’s a new swell in town named Gatsby, and he’s bringing flapper flair back into fashion. Baz Luhrmann’s latest cinematic spectacle—his take on “Th…
Say Ahhh: An Oral Surgeon's Quest to Reimagine the Garage-Band Guitar
It’s not unusual for men of a certain age to have a soft spot in their hearts for the look of vintage guitars and the sound…
Forget TV Pickers, Meet the Real Mavericks of the Antiques World
Long before Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz swaggered into the spotlight with "American Pickers," writer Maureen Stanton …
Coveting The Craziest Cat-People Collectibles
The memes are endless—Grumpy Cat, Nyan Cat, Keyboard Cat, Maru, and all the Lolcats. Last year even witnessed the first ever Internet Cat Video Fe…
Composition Madame Alexanders | Dolls725 of 1764 |  |  |
Posted 1 year ago
MyMothersD…
(5 items)
Still sorting out my Mom's dolls. I found these two 11 1/2" composition dolls. The dolls themselves have no markings. The first one is wearing a dress tagged "Wendy Ann Madame Alexander", and the second is wearing a dress tagged "Madelaine Madame Alexander". I can find newer versions of dolls by that name but I was looking for info on these two.
Are these the correct names for these dolls? Do you know their age or value?
Thank you,
Dobie
Create an account or login in order to post a comment.
Madame Alexander DollsWith a successful history of high-quality hand-crafted dolls that spans ove…
They are from 30's to 40's and are correct . Both have the Wendy Face . Madame Aexander made just a few faces and used same face on different named dolls like the Madelaine Du Bain doll . Both are composition . Madelaine is a harder to find doll in tagged dress than Wendy Ann . Very nice dolls !
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bargain-Bebe-Alexander-Madelaine-du-Bain-in-Tagged-Costume-/290701315586?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43af260e02 Wendy Face . It is
disregard the "wendy face . It is " at end of link it was inserted in error it was at beginning of my message and when I inserted link it went into middle and that last few words mean nothing :-)
Is it common for Madame Alexander dolls to be totally unmarked? I'm having trouble finding these dolls in the 11" size.
Also, Is there any sort reference point to find out about the clothing (Madelaine's dress has a hoop skirt)? Did each outfit have a specific name?
I'm sorry . . . I'm really bombarding you with questions!
Thanks,
Dobie
Yes the early dolls were usually unmarked and only clothes tagged . No ryhme or reason to why some are marked Alex and others nothing . But yes her Composition dolls were often unmarked mostly Wendy . They are her dolls though . The face is unmistakable Wendy Ann :-)
One more question and I'll leave you alone (until I find another with which I need help!).
Are "Madelaine" and "Madelaine du Bain" two distinct dolls?
Did they come in many different dresses?
(ok, that was 2 questions)
Thanks,
Dobie
Those are some great curls on that doll!! Very cute doll.
It is same doll her full name is Madelaine DuBain . Here is a list of dolls including her that madame Alexander used the Wendy face on . She came in may sizes .
http://www.oocities.org/stungate/wendyann.htm
oops many sizes :-)
Madelaine DuBain was sold in several sizes and various outfits from 1937-41. Later, she was made in hard plastic using the Maggie face.
So glad to see these beautiful dolls. Your good Mother has taken great care of them!!!!! miKKo
I agree MiKKo she recieved some wonderful treasures !
ebay Item number: 120912935752 . Nice price for her !