Madame Alexander Doll

History of Madame Alexander Dolls
By Rod Low
For over 77 years Madame Alexander dolls have prompted heart girls of all ages and collectors worldwide. Always delightful, lovely and enrapturing, Madame Alexander dolls remains to be a classic favorite toy collection and each holiday season. The history of Madame Alexander is the story of the evolution of the dolls through the past century, as Ms. Alexander joined the Toy Industry's Hall of Fame in 2000.
Madame Alexander was an exceptional woman with a dream and the desire to make this dream a reality. Take the time to meet Beatrice Alexander Behrman, the woman who has achieved his vision of creating beautifully crafted dolls and little girls dreams.
Madam mission was founded on the belief that dolls should engage the imagination and give a child of happiness and joy and also to improve their understanding of the world. Works of literature, arts and cultures of the world have been sources of inspiration for many of his creations.
Under the direction of Madame Alexander, The Alexander Doll Company introduced a series of "firsts" that have shaped the doll industry! Ultimately, it was perfectly dressed dolls to reflect the changing lifestyles and dreams of 20th century.
They began by creating composition dolls with painted features and sleep eyes using molds face feature baby dolls to market creation dolls in honor of living persons. Based on a licensed character, it led to the creation of dolls based on characters from popular films. Pioneering the use of hard plastic for the creation of dolls, they introduced the first figure of haute couture (Cissy ™) which is always a lot of success so far.
Alexander Doll Company continues the mission and standards while creating dolls that will appeal to new generations of children and lovers of dolls from around the world. Through tradition, elegance and innovation, Madame Alexander offers a full range of the hand of collectible dolls, Huggable and lovable baby and play dolls, doll fashion runway, and the hottest today license with dolls and Fairies Disney Princesses, Hello Kitty, to the classic brands like the Wizard of Oz, Gone with the wind, the American Ballet Theater, Eloise, Charlotte's Web and Madeline. Making its debut in 2002, Madame Alexander dolls quickly became one of the most popular McDonald's Happy Meals toys of all time.
Beatrice Alexander Behrman died in 1990 at the age of 95, but his legacy in the museums exhibits, such as the Smithsonian and the Brooklyn Children's Museum, and the private collections of doll lovers around the world, which does want nothing less than a Madame Alexander doll. Indeed, more Alexander dolls are in the hands of adults and children who are not old enough to appreciate their quality and design, such as Madame Alexander dolls have a charm that will not grow as time password.

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Madame Alexander Dolls

Scarlett - The Madame Alexander Doll
By Rod Low
The 1950s have often been called the golden age of American dolls, Madame Alexander and was certainly at the forefront in the production of beautiful dolls. Madame Alexander, or Beatrice Alexander Behrman, founded her company in 1923. Made in exquisitely tissue during the early days it was a success with collectible dolls. Most of them are fictional characters such as Alice in Wonderland, Little Women and characters in novels by Charles Dickens.
After reading "Gone With The Wind", a magnificent book by Margaret Mitchell, she requested and received permission from the MGM to make a Scarlett O'Hara doll. This is done before the book is brought to the screen, and it is incredible how Madame Alexander Scarlett O'Hara doll corresponded to the actress Vivien Leigh, as it will eventually. With nearly 80 years of history, Madame Alexander's dolls grew into a vibrant fabric blend of colors and fabrics reminiscent of the ante bellum era of plastic.
Winner of the prestigious Fashion Academy Gold Medal for excellence in costume in 1951, 1952, 1953 and 1954, Madame Alexander dolls are synonymous with quality, beauty and class. The broad success of Scarlett O'Hara dolls, Madame Alexander has yet to produce the most beautiful dolls based on the film. Made to last and hundreds of coats and dresses in various prints and trim detail (mostly dolls Scarlett wore either a straw hat or a bonnet of cloth), Scarlett O'Hara dolls have certainly evolved from an adaptation of the book to a range of products which can not by itself.
The "Gone With The Wind" collection date from the early days, when the film was released until now. You can now find a doll for almost every character in the film! Closely done with great attention to detail and creativity, these dolls are a lot of collection and a must-have for all "Gone With The Wind" collectors.

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