Dionne Quintuplets, Cecile
Object NameDoll
Manufacturer
Madam Alexander
(founded 1923-present)
Date1935
OriginHead: U.S.A. Body: U.S.A.
MediumHead: composition Body: composition Limbs: composition
Dimensions8 × 2 1/2 in.head (20.3 × 6.4 cm)
ClassificationsDolls, Doll Accessories, Toys and Games
Credit LineGift of Ann and Henry Brunnier. In the Ann and Henry Brunnier Collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Object number8.16.11
Status
Not on viewCollections
CultureAmerican
Label TextIn 1935 the birth of the Canadian Dionne quintuplets inspired doll makers to produce sets of them as infants, toddlers, and as young girls, sometimes with their doctor. These sets were produced until 1939 and often included extra clothing and furniture.
MarkingsHead: ALEXANDER Body: ALEXANDER Clothes: Genuine/Dionne Quintuplet Dolls//All Rights Reserved Madame Alexander, metal pin with mane
Locations
- (not entered) Iowa State University, Brunnier Main Storage
Object Name: Doll
Madam Alexander
1948-1952
Object number: 8.16.4