Celebrating 85 Years of Madame Alexander

The Matilda Company is happy to join the Alexander Doll Company as they celebrate their 85th Anniversary. All 2008 Limited Edition Madame Alexander Dolls have a special commemorative 85th anniversary hang tag.. The Alexander Doll Company, a New York-based company, continues the tradition, elegance and innovation of Madame Alexander dolls with a full line of fine quality, handcrafted collectible dolls, baby dolls and play dolls. The Alexander Doll Company is the only remaining major manufacturer of handcrafted dolls in America.

Alexander's 85th Anniversary is highlighted with special 85th Anniversary Wendy, Cissette, Lissy, and Cissy dolls. These Limited Edition dolls will all have the special commemorative 85th anniversary hang tag.

Madame Alexander continues to pay tribute to the American Ballet Theatre with Princess Aurora (Sleeping Beauty), Lilac Fairy, and Carabosse. Each character comes dressed in costumes inspired by ABT's interpretation of this world famous fairy tale, Sleeping Beauty..

Alexander is reintroducing the First Ladies collection this year starting with three of America's most beloved First Ladies: Mary Todd Lincoln, Dolly Madison, and Eleanor Roosevelt.

Madame Alexander Doll Company continues to celebrate the diversity of the world's cultures and traditions with seven new dolls in the International Collection: Norway, Spain, Ireland, Russia, Holland, Korea, Italy.

Alexander introduces Professor Marvel with his see-all crystal ball to its long list of Wizard of Oz characters. Winged Monkey returns an another attempt to get Dorothy's ruby slippers for the Wicked Witch . But in the end, Dorothy is finally rid of the Witch of the West in "I'm Melting".

Disney fans are sure to cheer as the new Sleeping Beauty and her fairies, Tinker Bell, Jungle Book, and Wendy Loves Miss Piggy are brought to life at the Alexander Doll Company.

Eloise is perfectly marvelous again this year spreading her Christmas cheer and playing Hollywood's newest leading lady! And Madeline likes to play dress-up with her new trunk full of clothes. Alexander's Eloise and Madeline dolls continue to be as charming and irresistible as the little characters themselves.

Baby dolls have always delighted the very young and this year is no exception with new baby Huggums and the sweetly attired Pussycats and Victorias. Itty Bitty Birdies Asian Baby with her looped braids is a real charmer.

Madame Alexander's gift for creating beautiful dolls cannot be attributed soley to her celebrated costume designs, or the detailed painting and accessorizing each doll is noted for. The Alexander Doll Company is also renowned for its superior and distinctive face sculpts. The creation of each doll begins with its face, and each face sculpt is a work of art.

Whether you are a long-time friend who grew up with Madame Alexander dolls, a new collector just discovering the collectible Madame Alexander dolls 85-year tradition of detail in doll design, or a sparkling-eyed young girl who delights in Madame Alexander dolls play, there are Madame Alexander dolls waiting to enchant you!