Her fashions are still some of the best in the world. Madame alexander dolls are designed to be fun, to be loved and to be cherished. Keep your doll s clothes and hair dustfree with a damp cloth. The cissy files, reference and identification guide for the madame alexander vintage cissy doll by kiley ruwe shaw 20150503 by kiley ruwe shaw jan 1, 1844 hardcover. Any serious collector, or someone new to the world of dolls, will want to acquire research material to help guide their acquisitions. Madame created the ultimate fashion doll in 1955, with the introduction of the first full figured doll that wore high heels, the 21 cissy doll. Madame alexander cissy, madame alexander celebrates american design. Get the best deals on madame alexander cissy doll when you shop the largest online selection at. Easter 2014 features this iconic 1960 cissy from the pages of one of the most iconic doll books. Sep 17, 2015 a new full color book for the madame alexander vintage cissy doll. I strive for accuracy and do not use photoshop in my listings. Madame alexander cissy dolls were created by madame alexander in 1955. A new full color book for the madame alexander vintage cissy doll. Madame alexander dolls alex fashion dolls cissy dolls.
Born in 1895 to russian immigrants in brooklyn, new york, bertha alexander behrman grew up surrounded by dolls. Madame alexander dolls, luxe be a lady cissy latin, by matilda dolls, secure online ordering, great prices, free shipping, layaway plan available, 18002983339. Vintage 1956 madame alexander binnie doll with cissy face all original. Get the best deals on madame alexander cissy doll when you shop the largest. Vintage madame alexander cissy dolls for sale, other. The pictorial thumbnail index is a very handy way to quickly determine in the outfit in question is an original garment belonging to the madame alexander cissy doll. Madame alexander introduces the first fullfigured fashion doll cissy wearing flawlessly designed, haute couture outfits.
The later cissy s did not have the upper arm joint. I am very pleased to offer this madame alexander cissy doll reference book by kiley ruwe shaw. Please look over the photos carefully and read the complete description. The club was founded by margaret winson in november, 1961. Madame alexander, by brand, company, character, dolls, dolls. Founder and owner of the alexander doll company in new york city for 65 years, she introduced new materials and innovative designs to create lifelike dolls based on famous people and characters in books, films, music. Certain classic madame alexander dolls especially those from the 1940s and 1950s might be worth well into the thousands, according to antique doll. Her ensembles could be compared to those found in the ladies department of any 1950s department store. The alexander doll was designed with straight legs and when you made her walk her head moved back and forth. The item the cissy files book by kiley shaw is in sale since tuesday, february 5, 2019. Madame alexander doll price guide book cissy lissy elise.
After recently reconnecting with madame alexanders hollywood cissy and the doll featured here. 5 x 11 inch fullsize pages 324 vibrant fullcolor pages 1,900 new photographs 4 color offset printing on 105 lb photo gloss paper not digital printing 225 vintage cissy dolls photographed in original clothing with written. The cissy files, reference and identification guide for the madame alexander vintage cissy doll by kiley ruwe shaw 20150503 by. The madame alexander doll club 2019 convention was in winstonsalem, nc. Ever since i sold her, i have researched more and become fascinated with the history of the cissy dolls. Kindness and compassion are the most powerful gifts a parent can give a child, and madame alexander dolls have helped parents make kind kids for generations.
The theme of this years auction was a walk in the garden. To help maintain your special doll, we offer a few care tips from the madame alexander nyc design studio team. Cissy, released in 1955, was the first of the modern fashion dolls. Annas dolls offers modern and vintage dolls, custom made clothing and accessories for the vintage madame alexander cissy doll, dolly hair nets, all fabric whitener and fabric washing paste for dollys clothes, and other doll related items. Apr 26, 2020 find great deals up to 70% off on preowned madame alexander on mercari. Another nice book for cissy collectors reference, rarities and retoration. See pictures for best description some wear noted to back to corners. For nighttime, her second outfit features a bluegreen brocade coat with green trim. Bertha beatrice alexander behrman march 9, 1895 october 3, 1990, known as madame alexander, was an american dollmaker.
Madame alexander dolls luxe be a lady cissy latin by. The madame alexander cissy dolls were designed with a womens body, the was fully jointed to be poised, with slanted feet to wear high heel shoes, and a beautiful face with high cheek coloring and eye shadow on her open and close eyes. This is the 1967 madame alexander renoir portrait doll. Keep your dolls clothes and hair dustfree with a damp cloth. Book includes a complete section on restoration of hard plastic dolls. I did my research and found she was one of the lovely dolls in gowns and a hard to find doll. With the new cissy portrait series introduced in 1960, it makes this street dress ensemble even more intriguing. Vintage madame alexander blonde 1950s cissy doll with additional dress. Annas dolls vintage madame alexander cissy dolls for sale. The cissy files, reference and identification guide for the madame alexander vintage cissy doll by kiley ruwe shaw 20150503. Madame alexander has always produced dolls with quality clothing, but the wardrobe that a cissy could acquire was perfection in miniature. Doll purse american girl madame alexander cissy maroon fantasy. Madame alexander dolls brilliant cascade cissy by matilda.
About us project cissy doll book madame alexander dolls. Pictures of that doll can be found in my flicker album cissy dolls. Reference, rarities and restoration hardcover book weighing just under 4 pounds. Books, catalogs and doll stands madame alexander dolls. Jul 08, 2019 certain classic madame alexander dolls especially those from the 1940s and 1950s might be worth well into the thousands, according to antique doll collector, historian, and expert dr. Cissy doll dresses, clothes antique doll dresses, doll. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Books, catalogs and doll stands madame alexander dolls at. Shop cissy doll and accessories by madame alexander on ruby lane. We catalog madame alexander dolls with name, years, size, estimated high and low values, what the doll is made of, doll size, eye type, eye color, hair color, hair type and other information we can find. Her brown eyes are set in such a way that she seems a bit mischievous.
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Part of the experience of a madc convention is the blending of the past and present of madame alexander dolls a legacy of american dolls approaching the century mark. An overview with values modern dolls book 1 by judith izen. Wendykins doll 7 12 19551959 1962 alexander cissy doll, 2021 tall, hard plastic doll, jointed elbows and knees, high heel feet, sleep eyes and wigged, the cissy head mold was used on some earlier dolls, clothes are tagged cissy, there were hundreds of outfits produced for her. She has a long black wig and wears an irridescent blue skirt with an organza jacket. Madame alexander cissy dolls madame alexander cissy. In the 1960s the rare and hard to find madame alexander 8 doll was available in different collectible series.
Madame alexander dolls, brilliant cascade cissy, by matilda dolls, secure online ordering, great prices, free shipping, layaway plan available, 18002983339. Hard plastic madame alexander maggie face alice in wonderland doll the doll my sister and i received for christmas as children. Cissy had gloves, hats, fancy jewelry, and other doll accessories. We are pleased to present queen elizabeth ii, british coronation doll. Here you will find dresses that fit both the old and the new madame alexander cissy doll. Save on a huge selection of new and used items from fashion to toys, shoes to electronics. Baby dolls collectible dolls madame alexander doll company. Madame alexanders cissy doll clothing a fashionable wardrobe. I knew she was a madame alexander cissy, the ornate gown and hat gave it away. Another nice book for cissy collectors reference, rarities and retoration status.
See the photo above to see big and little sister together. Madame alexander cissy doll for sale in stock ebay. Nov 15, 2017 cissy, released in 1955, was the first of the modern fashion dolls. Collector values reference database includes madame alexander dolls alexander doll company. She lived above her stepfathers doll hospital, the first ever in the united states, and started making her own cloth dollsrepresenting red cross nursesto help his business during the difficult years of world war i. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Big sister is a beautiful madame alexander portrait doll. Madame alexander dolls value how much are vintage madame.