Louisa M. Alcott's "Little Women" Beth

Object NameDoll

Manufacturer Madam Alexander (founded 1923-present)

Date1948-1952

OriginHead: U.S.A. Body: U.S.A.

MediumHead: plastic Body: plastic Limbs: plastic

Dimensions14 1/2 × 3 1/4 in. head(36.8 × 8.3 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 number8.16.4

Status

Not on view

Collections

Dolls, Games and Toys

CultureAmerican

Label TextLittle Women Collection: Amy, Beth, Jo, and Meg. Hard plastic head, saran wig, plastic sleeping eyes with hair upper lashes and painted lower lashes; open/closed mouth. Five piece body with bent arms, Patsy style neck joint; molded fingers together except thumb and molded feet. The dolls are based on the characters in Louisa May Alcott’s novel Little Women. Madame Alexander began producing the set in various materials in 1933. Complete sets of Madame Alexander’s Little Women are rare.

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