Discuss, Buy and Trade Madame Alexander with other collectors ![]() Pictured right: FAO Schwarz 2008 Christmas 'Wendy' Doll with Bear by Madame Alexander Next, the company produced dolls made of composition. In 1934, Madame Alexander received permission to make authorized Dionne Quintuplet dolls. Madame often credited the survival of her company through the Depression to the popularity of these dolls. ![]() Pictured left: FAO Schwarz Exclusive 8" Madeline Holiday Doll by Madame Alexander Doll production was curtailed during World War II due to shortages of supplies. Following the end of the war, Madame Alexander was one of the first doll companies to market dolls made of the new material, plastic. In 1951, 1952, 1953 and 1954, Madame Alexander was awarded the prestigious Fashion Academy Gold Medal for excellence in costuming. The 1950s have often been called the golden age of American dolls, and Madame Alexander was certainly at the forefront in the production of beautiful dolls. Many dolls familiar to collectors today, such as Cissy, Cissette, Elise, Lissy and Wendy were first introduced in the 1950s. Wendy, a tiny hard plastic doll only 8 inches tall, has continued in production for over forty years with very few changes. This doll has been dressed as a modern American child, historical figures, fictional characters and has worn native costumes of many countries. Madame Alexander sold her company in 1988. Related Sites and Features Rare Madame Alexander Dolls at Auction Madame Alexander Convention Dolls at Auction Dolls & Collectible Dolls at FAO Schwarz The Official Alexander Doll Company Home Page The Madame Alexander Doll Club NOTICE - This site is not affiliated in any with the Madame Alexander Doll Company TM. The purpose of these pages is to provide information to collectors of Madame Alexander Dolls. |