Our good friend Julie Abdo died in February 2020. Her family gifted us with Julie’s collection of Madame Alexander dolls, hoping that we could use them as a special fundraiser, and we’ve sold them in our Etsy shop ever since. The funds for every doll purchased go directly to the Betsy-Tacy Society!
The Madame Alexander Doll Company was founded in 1923. The dolls replicate many famous personalities and characters from books, films, music, and history. Julie’s collection comprises dolls whose condition ranges from good to excellent, and many have their original boxes.
Dolls are a great way for children to express their feelings, learn about friendship and sharing, and find comfort on sad or lonely days. We celebrate dolls and the joy they bring, both as toys and as treasured companions.
It was important to Madame [Alexander] that her dolls were well-made and virtually unbreakable, as she felt dolls were meant to be played with. . . . What made these dolls so special were their unique costumes, high-end fabrics and trims, detailed painting, and accessories. . . . The company motto became “Love is in the Details” and is still printed on the doll hang tags today. . . Her focus on details and high quality has stood the test of time.
— from “Madame Alexander Dolls and the Collectors Who Love Them” by Rebekah Kaufman (July 8, 2020, AuctionDaily.com)
Happy shopping! And thank you for your support.