Madame Alexander Dolls, An American Legend (Robert Campbell Rowe Book) [Hardcover]

Stephanie Finnegan (Primary Contributor), Lia Sargent (Primary Contributor), Walter Pfeiffer (Photo research)

Book Description

Series: Robert Campbell Rowe Book | Publication Date: February 25, 1999

The first full-colour, illustrated, comprehensive book on this legendary American doll-maker and the company she founded in 1923, is also the first ever produced with the co-operation of the Alexander Doll Company and Madame Alexander's family. The magnificent book features a rich compilation of lavish, never-before-seen photographs, which bring to life the magical legacy of Madame Alexander. Collectors of both historical and contemporary dolls will be enthralled by the all-new colour photography of 758 mint dolls dating from 1930-1998.

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About the Author

Stephanie Finnegan

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Portfolio Press (NY); 1st edition (February 25, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0942620224
• ISBN-13: 978-0942620221
• Product Dimensions: 12.4 x 9.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #143,755 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #22 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Antiques & Collectibles > Dolls

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's all so beautiful..., September 25, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Madame Alexander Dolls, An American Legend (Robert Campbell Rowe Book) (Hardcover)

This book is excellent! I found the life of Madame Alexander very interesting and read this book from cover to cover. I hated to put it down. If it were not for Madame Alexander we might not know Scarlett O'Hara or Barbie as we know them today. We have a lot to thank her for...you will be amazed! I also enjoyed the photographs of the dolls. Lia Sargent, the leading expert on pre 1965 Madame Alexander dolls did an outstanding job on this book also. The photographs and photo captions show Lia's work is perfection..something Madame Alexander would be proud of. This book will be loved by generations to come. Doll collector or not, this book will leave you saying "WOW"!!!!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful new book a MUST, October 15, 1999

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Jacqueline E. Link ([e-mail]) (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Madame Alexander Dolls, An American Legend (Robert Campbell Rowe Book) (Hardcover)

Photos of many dolls in outfits never seen before.All in color.So you can identify your Alexander doll or hunt for that particular doll. This should make Madame Alexander dolls go up in value.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The historical perspective is a real plus., October 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Madame Alexander Dolls, An American Legend (Robert Campbell Rowe Book) (Hardcover)

The photos of Lia Sargent's dolls in this book are, indeed, beautiful, but the real draw is the way Ms. Finnegan, the author of the book, relates Alexander's life to what was going on in the world at the same time. Wonderful historical perspective, which is very unusual in a doll book!