See also: Year Unknown - 1955 - 1957 - 1958 - 1959 - 1960-62

Note: the number at the end of the description refers to the source where a photo of the outfit may be found. See legend at bottom of page.

For sleepwear, outerwear, underwear and accessory paks, please see the listing by style and color.

#? - Separates ensemble of white midriff top with dark polka dots; matching skirt; dark shorts; white long beach jacket with short sleeves; white hat. Also sold without the skirt. Color in #7 and #8

#? - Velveteen pants with side closure, gold elastic waistband; cardigan sweater has corduroy front with floral print, solid color sleeves and back of wool jersey or velveteen. Color variations exist. Color in #7

#? - Navy blue taffeta dress with tulle cap sleeves, dropped waist, black braid trim at neckline and where skirt meets bodice; navy blue straw hat with red flowers; pearl necklace. Photo copyright Nancy McKee. Visit Nancy's shop.

#? - Pale aqua glass cloth sleeveless low-necked gown with attached shoulder wrap, pink rosebuds at center front of wrap and on one side of skirt, catching it up to show lacy underskirt; black velvet choker with blue jewel; straw hat with pink rosebuds; pearl earrings; silver heels. Color in #6

#? - Embroidered white silk pongee gown with sweetheart neckline, trimmed at neckline with tulle ruffle matching the deep tulle flounce of the skirt, large red rose at waistline; matching white stole; full white taffeta slip; lace chemise; cameo earrings; single stone necklace; solitaire ring; stockings; gold sandals. Color in #2

#? - White sweater; black flared skirt with studded waistband; black hat with veil; pearl necklace; red sling-back shoes; dog on leash. Color in #4 and #7

#? - Cardigan sweater with trim at neckline and sleeve ends; red faille skirt. Pieces sold separately. B&W in #7

#? - Pale blue tulle (?) gown with blue dots, large pink rose at waist; pearl necklace and earrings. B&W in #3

#? - Cotton day dress has pink stripes splashed with roses (horizontal on bodice, vertical on skirt), short puffed sleeves. Color in #7 and #8

#2007 - 1956 - Aqua velveteen pants; white cardigan sweater has multicolored floral trim at cuffs and on right shoulder; black contour belt with scalloped lower edge; sunglasses. Color in #7 and #8

#2012 - A. Rose taffeta dress with dropped waist, three quarter sleeves, low neckline, gathered bustline; pillbox hat with white flowers; nylon stockings; sling-back sandals; solitaire ring. Color in #2
B. Red satin dress, same as above with small brooch at bustline; white hat with red flowers. B&W in #4

#2014 - Pink & white striped cotton shirtwaist dress, three-quarter sleeves with cuffs, small black bow at collar; black contour belt; black velvet hat with flowers and veil; white cancan petticoat; nylon stockings; black sling-back sandals; hatbox. Color in #2 and #7

#2016 - Day dress with rows of pink roses (vertical on bodice, horizontal on skirt), dropped waist, short puffed sleeves; dark pink satin sash at waistline; straw purse & hat. Boxed fashion. Color in #7

#2017 - Teal blue, aqua or red taffeta dropped waist dress; cancan petticoat; black velvet bolero; black velvet hat with flowers and veil; rhinestone bracelet; purse; nylon stockings; high heeled sandals. Color in #2, #7 and #8. Also available as same pattern with dress and bolero in deep green taffeta, with green elastic-strap heels.

#2018? - Rose velveteen (?) coat with rounded collar, three buttons; white voile dress printed with tiny flowers in pink, rose & green; velvet belt; natural straw hat trimmed with flowers and red satin ribbon; rick-rack trimmed slip; nylon panties; stockings; sandals. Color in #2

#2019 - White with red dotted organdy shirtwaist dress with three quarter sleeves with cuffs; red ribbon belt; full crinoline slip with ribbon ruffles and net; red straw hat with flowers and veil; hatbox; stockings; red elastic-strap sandals. Color in #2, #6, #7 and #8

#2020 - V-necked, short sleeved satin dress in various colors, often shades of golden yellow; matching swing coat; tulle hat; pearl or beaded necklace; stockings; sandals; purse. Color in #2 and #7

#2021 - V-necked, short sleeved satin dress and matching swing coat in two tone color combination (often seen as aqua dress with ivory coat); large bow tie; nylon stockings; high heeled strap sandals. Color in #3 and #6

#2025 - Pink or pale blue taffeta ankle-length dancing dress with unpressed pleated nylon tulle skirt, lace over taffeta bodice with cap sleeves; wide sash and corsage at waist; flowers in hair; solitaire ring; gold sling back shoes; stockings. Color in #2 and #7

#2026 - Sleeveless damask cocktail gown in ruby red or powder blue with gathered bustline, full gathered skirt; matching wrap caught with a flower; net slip; panties; pearl earrings; short white gloves; shoes. Hat may or may not be original. Color in #6, #7 and 8. Very similar to #2150 from 1959. Photos copyright Nancy McKee. Visit Nancy's shop.

#2027 - Black & white checked circular skirt, fully lined; red cancan petticoat; white pique blouse; bolero jacket; straw hat with red roses; jeweled bracelet; white gloves; sling back shoes. Color in #8

#2030 - Pale blue long-waisted bridesmaid's gown has pleated nylon tulle over taffeta skirt, silver threaded net over taffeta bodice, tiny rhinestones at the corner of each cap sleeve; narrow tulle hat with sprig of flowers at each side of head; bouquet; pearl necklace; blue sapphire ring; silver sling-back pumps. Coordinates with bridal gown #2040. Color in #2, #7 and #8

#2035 - A. Sheer baby blue organdy gown with elbow length sleeves, three tiered full skirt trimmed with rosebuds, organdy sash; wide brimmed straw hat with baby rosebuds, tied with veil. Color in #2 and #7
B. Lavender satin ankle-length gown with low neckline, short puffed sleeves, rhinestones & flowers at neckline; sash tie pulled to the side with bunch of flowers. B&W in #4

#2036 - Pink or dark red sleeveless taffeta gown with dropped waist, flared skirt, diagonal side drapery held in place with rhinestone pin, rhinestones at either side of neckline; pearl earrings; flowers in hair; plastic box tied with ribbon holds corsage. This dress came in many variations of shade and fabric. Color in #2, #7 and #8 Photo of doll in red courtesy of Nancy McKee. Visit Nancy's shop.

#2040 - 1956 - Bridal gown with finely pleated tulle skirt over taffeta, lace bodice, satin sash pulled through loops of pearls; pearl necklace; Medici cap of tulle fastened on either side with flowers, with chapel length veil; bouquet; solitaire ring. Coordinates with bridesmaid's gown #2030. Color in #2, #7 and #8. Photo courtesy of Lisa Hanson. Check out Lisa's eBay listings.

#2041 - Pink satin princess-cut gown with flowers at neckline; full taffeta petticoat; gray faux fur stole lined with pink satin; jeweled earrings. Color in #2 and #7. Photo courtesy of Lisa Hanson and Nancy McKee. B. Pale blue satin v-neck ball gown with cascading side drapery; taffeta petticoat; faux fur shoulder shrug lined with satin; jeweled earrings; solitaire ring. Color in #3, #7 and #8

#2042 - same as #2099 - 1955

#2043 - Black velvet torso-hugging gown with flaring decolletage, nylon tulle flounce from knees to floor, lined in pink satin or taffeta, trimmed with pink rosebuds at shoulder and at the flounce. Photos copyright Lisa Hanson. Check out Lisa's eBay listings.

#2096 - Gold satin dress; matching opera coat with large cuffs, white taffeta lining, black tulle scarf with metallic gold dots; gold elastic-strap sandals. Color in #5

Thanks to Nancy McKee, Susan Lawson, Gini Duford, Jane Parker, Michelle McFee and Judy Katz for help with this page.

Additional sources for this page include:

1. "Madame Alexander Catalog Reprints 1942-1962, Vol. 1" published by Barbara Jo McKeon
2. "Madame Alexander's Ladies of Fashion" by Marjorie Victoria Sturges Uhl
3. "Madame Alexander Collector's Dolls" by Patricia R. Smith
4. "Madame Alexander Collector's Dolls: Second Series" by Patricia R. Smith
5. "American Dolls From the Post-War Era 1945-1965" by Florence Theriault
6. "The Golden Age of American Dolls 1945-1965" by Cynthia Gaskill
7. "Cissy: Identification and Price Guide" by A. Glenn Mandeville & Benita Cohen Schwartz
8. "Madame Alexander Dolls 1948-1965" by Linda Crowsey

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Copyright 1997-2006 by Zendelle Bouchard.

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