Madame Alexander Vintage Ladies of Fashion Doll Show and Tell | Virtual Doll Convention
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 มี.ค. 2020
- As we lead into March 2020 Beyond All Limits Virtual Doll Convention, I thought it would be fun to share some of my Mom's most favorite dolls - her vintage Ladies of Fashion by Madame Alexander. These dolls are hard plastic from the 1950s and compositions from the 1930s. I hope you enjoy seeing them! Be sure to register and sign up for our emails and Virtual Doll Convention at www.virtualdollconvention.com
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A joy to see your moms magnificent ladies of fashion dolls. I too have a Kathryn Grayson doll, but when you were showing us your moms Kathryn Grayson doll you were in fact showing us her Arlene Dahl doll who is the red head in the purple dress. The Kathryn Grayson doll is the doll you presented and described as the Arlene Dahl lady of fashion. Just for the record, and for the benefit of those who don’t know, both Kathryn Grayson and Arlene Dahl were big MGM movie stars who were active in the 1940’s and 1950’s. You might also be interested to know that MA’s Kathryn Grayson doll was modelled on Grayson’s appearance in the 1951 MGM Movie Musical “Lovely To Look At”, and MA’s Arlene Dahl doll was modelled on Dahl’s appearance in the 1950 MGM Movie Musical “Three Little Words”. Both are great movies and well worth checking out! 1951’s “Lovely To Look At” features as its finale a fabulous Technicolored fashion show with gowns by legendary MGM costume designer Gilbert Adrian which must have inspired MA greatly.
Thanks for pointing this out. I kept looking at the doll she described as Arlene Dahl and wondering why the hair was wrong. As soon as she picked up the doll she described as Kathryn Grayson, I knew the two were mixed up. Lucky you for owning one of these magnificent dolls!
Madame Alexander did amazing fashion dolls but her baby dolls are wonderful as well. She did it all!
I love Madame Alexander! They are what rekindled my love of dolls. Most of all, I'm absolutely nuts about MA composition and hard plastic dolls (40s and 50s). Gorgeous! Your mom's collection reminded me of the Rodney Waller collection displayed by Theriault's Dolls. I want so many of those dolls soooo much, but I never find them. I saw Princess Flavia in the background. She's the one I love the most (my daughter, she's 4, wants the Cinderella). I found Princess Flavia on Ruby Lane once, but someone grabbed her before I could. I'm sure I'll never find her again. I do have 1939 Sleeping Beauty, a Wendy Ann bride from the 1940s and three little women HP dolls (Meg, Jo, and Amy). I think they might be 1949 or early 50s. Just love them. Nobody could do it like the Madame.
Forgot to say the ring boy was extremely adorable. Never seen him, but now I want him.
Thank you so much for sharing your mom’s exquisite Madam Alexander Composition Dolls which are in the most remarkable condition for their age. The composition dolls you have shared with us in this great video actually date from the mid 1940’s. And that beautifully gowned Judy Garland doll your mom has was modelled by MA on Judy’s appearance in her 1946 MGM Movie Musical “The Harvey Girls” and the gown that Judy wore for the waltz-time number ‘Swing Your Partner Round And Round’ designed by the legendary MGM costumer ‘Irene’ whose work clearly inspired MA when it came to dressing her composition dolls.
As a further point of interest the MGM Movie Musical “The Harvey Girls” that inspired MA is best remembered today for is the Oscar-winning song ‘On The Atchison, Topeka And The Santa Fe’.
Thank you Rachel, for taking the time to show us all such a beautiful collection of dolls, in such mesmerising and gorgeous outfits 😍
After watching your video, I now have a few Madame Alexander dolls, I’m looking to add to my small doll collection, as I’m just starting out my journey 🙂
Oh my goodness I have never seen a Lady of Fashion before, they are stunning. I love Madame Alexander dolls. The faces are so unique and recognizable. Catherine Grayson is stunning I am in love. I love the dress on Judy Garland. I love the little dolls. Oh my she has Hina dolls.
My favorite dolls are Madame Alexander dolls ☺️
Your mom has a beautiful collection!
Rachel, Thank you for sharing with us, Dolls we would never have been able to See or Experience. You are Living My Dream! You’ve made me so happy for that and I Love You for being so generous with the Doll Lovers that adore you. You are Just as Kind and Sweet as you are Beautiful❤️🥰 You are helping us all get through this tough time! I’ve told you before my Favorite Doll is like my Favorite Grandchild...The One I’m Looking At😍 Bless You❤️
How I missed this video I don't know. What a spectacular collection. I've seen many at Theriaults auctions but never this close. Thank u so much for sharing your mother's collection. She must have been very proud.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Beautiful dolls ! Love your hair with the blonde highlights.
Oh, Rachel, this was such a wonderful video for me to watch..you’ve let us see these beautiful Alexander dolls that we may have never been able to see. Thank you and I look forward to seeing more of your doll videos. This was also calming for me to watch during these anxious times! ❤️
Such a privilege to see these dolls. So much better than pictures. Cissy is my favorite, but I love all my Madame Alexander dolls.
I cannot believe your mom has all of the mystery portrait dolls !!!!! Such treasures, and in immaculate condition too !♥️♥️♥️♥️
Thank you so much!
Hello. I just watched a video of you showing your moms house where the beautiful Christmas tree is. I love the fist doll you showed in the beautifull black dress. Just lovin her. But, they are really all beautiful dolls and very special. Your lucky to have such a wonderful mother. Bless her. The idea of going in wearing a t shirt that says what your looking for, how AWSOME! That is such a super idea. Your mother is certainly a gift to the doll world from god. And a very special person. Take care of her and show her all your love and thats special. Thanx for sharing. Okc. Okla.
Thank you for watching and for your wonderful comment. Hugs!
Rachel - thank you for posting! Your mother's dolls are a treasure and wonderful to see.
I’d love to find a MA composition doll especially, Carmen, such a gorgeous doll. Thanks for sharing.
Just wonderful, thanks for sharing! Love from Brazil!
Even though I’ve only collected Madame Alexander play dolls (favorite friends line, dear america line) I greatly admire Madame Alexander fashion dolls.
Your collection is amazing. I love madam Alexandria dolls.
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed this!
Now that's the kind of case I want for my dolls-- also they're all so pretty!
I know! I was thinking that myself. There's never enough room.
Girl, you need to get one! Keep checking craigslist, I see them pop up a lot for free in Denver!
sometimes I wonder if the dolls I love or the fashion is the thing, who cares, they are all gorgeous xxx
my collection is everything dolly, since I was 3yrs, now almost 66...and still buying what I like, I shall have to start photographing them and posting...!
Keep up the good work in your collecting, it is so much fun!
I love your collection. I especially love the Carmens! The hair, makeup, and outfits on those vintage MA ladies is just amazing. Thanks for the video so we can see these lovelys!
Thank you so much!
I have a little alexanderkin. Got her for 5 dollars bc she was broken and needed restringing. Fixed her up and even tho she’s not much I love her!
That is awesome!
Love the gowns♥️
Thank you!
Hope your stocked up for this pandemic!!! Love your vids!
Rachel these are exquisite
I love dolls too
i love all of this sharing
Thank you for watching!
Beautiful dolls
Robert Tonner had several Alexander dolls in his 2014 Auction of his 1950 fashion dolls private collection Theriaults booklet.
Judy Garland is beautiful. I have the Cinderella. I really want to start a Madame Alexander composition doll collection.
Judy Garland is indeed a classic beauty! The Madame Alexander composition dolls are such treasures. Starting a collection can be a rewarding journey. Happy collecting, and may you find many lovely additions for your collection! 😊🌟
When was the Mary, Queen of Scots doll made? She is gorgeous.
My friend put miniature tiny Madame Alexanders Bride and groom dolls put outside for any one to take in yard! 2012
The pink and lace doll is a mystery doll from 1951 called “Champs Elysee”.
The hat on your doll is on backwards.
Oops, I better fix it. Thanks for tuning in!
Hi Rachel, your Mothers dolls are beautiful & mint. Did your Mom buy the doll from them directly when they came out?, I have the Dionne Quints all original, and a couple of vinyl 8" dolls.
but i LOVE the dolls of 1950s cuz there the best .
They are awesome dolls, thanks for watching!
I have some dolls to
Mystery Doll Champs Elysee 1951
I'd love to see shoes. I collect doll shoes.
My date was 2002 not 2012 on comment of dolls
I like to made dresses for than
I thought Mom's young sister's years old
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