Beatrice Alexander | |
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 Publicity shot of Beatrice Alexander for the Alexander Doll Company, circa 1930s | |
| Born | Bertha Alexander March 9, 1895 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | October 3, 1990 (aged 95) Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Madame Alexander |
| Education | Washington Irving High School, New York City |
| Occupation(s) | Founder and owner |
| Years active | 1923–1988 |
| Employer | Alexander Doll Company |
| Known for | Collectible dolls |
| Spouse | Philip Behrman |
| Children | 2 |
Bertha "Beatrice" Alexander Behrman (March 9, 1895 – October 3, 1990),[1][2] known as Madame Alexander, was an American dollmaker. Founder and owner of the Alexander Doll Company in New York City for 65 years, she introduced new materials and innovative designs to create lifelike dolls based on famous people and characters in books, films, music, and art. Among her notable creations were the Scarlett O'Hara doll, the Dionne quintuplets dolls, and a 36-doll set of the royal family and their guests at the 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. During her stewardship, the company produced more than 5,000 dolls, many of which became collector's items.[3]
- ^ Goddu 2004, p. 57.
- ^ Altman, Julie (1 March 2009). "Beatrice Alexander, 1895–1990". Jewish Women: A Comprehensive Historical Encyclopedia. Jewish Women's Archive. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
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