The Madame Alexander Doll Company Production of Baby Dolls and Brenda Starr

The Madame Alexander Doll Company made baby dolls throughout all the years. These dolls were often purchased by mothers for their children to play with while collecting the more elaborate expensive dolls for display. The Baby Dolls line have been primarily play dolls and have not increased in value as the other Madame Alexander dolls made in the same year. Of course there were exceptions, one of which was “Little Genius and Littlest Kitten.” Nonetheless, Madame Alexander could not have created any sort of doll that was not unique from all the rest.

The Madame Alexander Doll Company made baby dolls throughout all the years.  These dolls were often purchased by mothers for their children to play with while collecting the more elaborate expensive dolls for display.  The Baby Dolls line have been primarily play dolls and have not increased in value as the other Madame Alexander dolls made in the same year.  Of course there were exceptions, one of which was “Little Genius and Littlest Kitten.”  Nonetheless, Madame Alexander could not have created any sort of doll that was not unique from all the rest.

Some of the beautiful play Baby Dolls created by the Madame Alexander Doll Company in the 1950’s and 1960’s included:

• Kathleen Toddler, 23”, produced in 1959 with rigid vinyl.  The original dress was a cute little pink and white polka dot with white collar, white trim around the short sleeves with a sideways look from her eyes, just precious little baby doll.  Mint in the box value today:  $125.00 to $300.00
• Binnie, #1820, 18” produced in 1964, cute little blonde with blue eyes, fat cheeks, wearing a blue dress with white trim around collar, sleeves and bottom of dress and red appliqués around bottom of skirt and collar, just adorable little baby doll.  Mint in box value today:  $175.00 to $475.00

Creation of Brenda Starr

The Brenda Starr line of Madame Alexander Dolls was of a beautiful newspaper reporter in a comic strip.  She was produced only in 1964 by the Madame Alexander Doll Company.

Brenda Starr stood 12 inches tall, had red rooted hair, blue sleep eyes, and pierced ears.  She had vinyl arms and head, legs jointed at the knees, high heel feet, and a rigid plastic body.  Window box sets were also created.  These box sets included Brenda Starr dressed, with hairpieces, curlers, comb, etc.  There were boxed outfits created and sold separately.  The wardrobe available for Brenda Starr was dresses, evening gowns, beach wear, rain coat sets, and lingerie.  Madame Alexander also created basic dolls wearing a chemise for sale.

The Brenda Starr doll became Yolanda in 1965.  Yolanda has blonde hair and green eyes.  She is shown in the 1965 catalog wearing a turquoise satin formal with sequin trim, as a bride in a ruffled lace grown, and also in a pink bouffant pleated tulle gown.

Some of the Brenda Starr doll line includes:

• #1030, Yolanda Bride, 12”, created in 1965.  Mint in the box value is anywhere from $225.00 to $450.00
• Brenda Starr, 12” produced in 1964 in rainy day outfit, mint in the box value of $150.00 to $325.00
• #975, Brenda Starr, 12” Sheath dress with extra wig, comb set, mint in box value $175.00 to $475.00
• #900 Brenda Starr, 12” created in 1964, basic dolls, clothes sold separately, mint in box value $125.00 to $275.00
• Brenda Star, 12” produced in 1964 in the original organdy ball gown, mint in the box value $225.00 to $475.00

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