EXTREMELY RARE MADAME ALEXANDER MYSTERY DOLLS | 1940s AND 1950s LADIES OF FASHION DOLL COLLECTION

[@KammyHarris]

I currently own a collection of Victorian teddy bears and Victorian porcelain dolls at the age of 13. I began collecting vintage toys in general when I was 12 and will be now turning 14 next month. The porcelain dolls and Victorian/Historical interest in general thrives even within the newest generations.

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

That's truly impressive to hear about your collection of Victorian teddy bears and porcelain dolls at such a young age, and it's wonderful to see your passion for vintage toys and history thriving in the newest generations.

[@nanasewdear]

I feel blessed to have a husband that encourages me to indulge my love for dolls and display them wherever I choose. We've been married for 45 years and I could not do any better. Love your mom's collection and I'm happy to hear that your dad has got the time and space to enjoy his own hobbies.🌞

[@joeyree22]

Your very lucky to have such an understanding husband ❤. I also love dolls, unfortunately, I know my husband wouldn’t appreciate, the same as I wouldn’t appreciate a large sports collection/ display in our home. I do have a small collection of little dolls/figurines/miniatures that I call the gang, happily, he has a good sense of humor about them.

[@lorrierivera9867]

@@joeyree22 😮

[@ALT-vz3jn]

@@joeyree22that’s why it’s great to have a doll room when space permits. That way it’s not all over the house. When my daughter left the nest I converted her bedroom into a home office/doll room 😅

[@sarahscroggins2793]

That’s a great husband!

[@armrugatewood9110]

I just today- accidentally bought a beautiful brunette doll by Madame Alexander 2015. I didn’t know about this brand, just been buying dolls I thought are pretty. I’m happy to see the history behind my doll! Her name is Francesca..

[@sandrakulikowski6305]

Wow💖 this is incredible to see. I really enjoy this. It is amazing to see the condition of these dolls, how wonderful.

[@dinoluna3554]

It's wonderful! Awesome dolls! Thank you for sharing!

[@cathyemmerson471]

This was absolutely wonderful! Thank you for sharing your mom's collection. Display them in a museum for everyone to see.

[@dorislachat9581]

So beautiful. Thank you, Rachel.

[@julieking5151]

I love the ballerinas the most 🤩 and the eyelashes! and the girls with the sucked in lower lip, so perfect

[@kitandsons173]

You were so lucky to have a Mom who shared your interest! What a beautiful collection and the presentation was a perfect tribute to you Mom.

[@francesjolee2916]

I have been a Doll person my whole life I love them all I spend time trying to restore, recreate costumes, learn to make dolls, I love dolls of all kinds & I love watching your videos more than 30 years ago I was a member of a Doll Guild eventually became the president of this group & then most of the ladies were older & they passed away, there just wasn't anybody that had or has the love of dolls like I still do I'm so really pleased to get to watch & enjoy your videos Thank U so so much!!!!! Your lil one is just precious & I love that she is growing up with a family that loves Dolls, their history, just everything about them, this shows in your videos!!! Again Thank U so much!!!!

[@phyllisbailey674]

Thank you so much, Rachel, for sharing this fabulous collection with us. What a treasury your mom left for you and all of us. It's really hard to choose, but I think I'm particularly partial to the bridesmaid dolls on the top shelf. And I love the little ring bearer, too.

[@calypsosmama2935]

Exquisite collection! Your mom had an eye for beauty! God bless her.

[@sarabowen3570]

Thanks to you and your dad for the show. You go little one

[@JayofallTrades]

An absolute beautiful collection. I have a vintage MA Cissy doll in lingerie that I got at a thrift store. The rubber band broke so I need to restring her and find new clothes but I adore madame alexander dolls. Madame Alexander was the first to use plastic when making dolls. The one that drew my eyes were the pink and purple bridesmaids dresses. The dresses were a very common style of that era and i love them. But the real stunner is the red head in purple. I have red hair and my mom's favorite color is purple. She supports my love of dolls and I would love to have a doll like her one day.

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thank you for sharing and for your comment. We appreciate you being here!

[@tubularblonde]

I love you so much, too! Oh, it's so wonderful to see these artisanal Madame Alexander dolls! I had a large Madame Alexander, and I loved her and loved her . Seeing these rare and beautiful dolls is such a happy experience! Thank you so much for bringing us your mother's collection with love and loving close-ups, too! Your videos ALWAYS bring me so much joy!

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thanks for sharing!! So glad you loved it. Thanks for joining!

[@rhondaremus4223]

Your love for mother in for these dolls shows thank you very much

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thank you 💓

[@sarahscroggins2793]

Wow my favorite type of dolls!

[@Angied32]

So Beautiful! Thank you for sharing! They are Stunning! Your Mother had exquisite taste! ❤

[@IDLFredux]

Overwhelmingly knock-your-eyes-outta-your head GORGEOUS. 😳 My mother, soon to be 91, has been a rabid, ravenous doll collector for about the past 40+ years, and while she has many beautiful vintage and antique dolls, her collection is not as precisely curated & focused as this. This is truly stunning. Bought tears to my eyes. THANK YOU for sharing. 🤟🏼🙏🏼

[@susanw3756]

Thank you for sharing your moms memories. I was mesmerized at the beauty and didn't want it to end. I have a collection, but nothing like your mom's. I will pass mine down to my daughter.

[@cynthiabemis2959]

You have such a beautiful collection! Love❤and God bless , Cindy Bemis

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thank you so much!

[@goyarosario2760]

Wow.wow hi it.is hard to pick any of these dolls. Are so so so so BEAUTIFUL thank you for sharing the dolls. Of your mother love ❤ it. Love the video n i Enjoy it. Take care Godbless. Your baby. 👶 is also BEAUTIFUL GODBLESS 💕 😃 😊 💐 ❤ wow.wow

[@frankf198]

Ah watched your madam A collection show to pay tribute to your mom on today 🙏🏽💐 great collection for a great lady who has a great daughter and she has a great daughter who crawl into the show heaven ❤️💋

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thank you so much. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@hollyhobbles4790]

What a beautiful collection. What a nice way to share your mama's most precious Madame Alexander Dolls.

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thank you so much!

[@bettyboop4263]

My favorite is Romance in the brown velvet gown. All these dolls are breathtaking. They are displayed beautifully. I can see why your mother loved these treasures. Thank you for sharing these awesome beauties❤ Holland Diane gets cuter everyday🌸

[@margoseres4969]

Thank you for sharing yr mom's beautiful rare dolls it was truly pure joy to see💕

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thank you so much!

[@gloriadillard4357]

Mrs Rachel hi👋what a treasure of Dolls…… and you for sharing! That is a lot of work for all. OMG 😮Thanks sooo much for sharing . Yes, I know your Mom would be soooo proud of the business talented daughter you are❤loved the background music an miss busybody crawling around😀Ha! Now I just saw a class act video by mrs Hoffman and enjoyed so much. Stay healthy wealthy and Wise❤til next time Jean n Ga. 28:57

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Jean in Ga, hello! 👋 Your kind words are a burst of sunshine. So thrilled you enjoyed the dolls and all the little details, like our background music and our little busybody! 😄 It's always heartwarming to hear about other videos you enjoy as well. Here's to many more shared doll memories. Stay fabulous and take care! 🎀😊

[@tallblonde1976]

Rachel you did a wonderful job - your love for these amazing dolls and your mother was evident. It was such a pleasure to see them!

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thank you so much!

[@joymontague251]

Gorgeous dolls! Their faces and clothes are so lovely. Favorites: All composition ones. Melanie from Gone With the Wind? Judy Garland from meet me in St Louie maybe ? Queen Victoria? Love the ring boy and Victorian bride and groom and brides maids. Love Debra ballerina and her lashes. I had a friend with beautiful shining red hair and purple was her best color too. Holland Diane is the icing or cherry on top. Thank you and your dad for showing us your mom's exquisite dolls. (And you brought her favorite lipstick - make up too.) My mom and grandma always wore lipstick mine is Burt's Bees lip balm clear but it reminds me of them.

[@jennifergriffin7204]

Very beautiful dolls . Well done for the care shown in keeping them so well. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@barbarabordner182]

Oh I just LOVE ALL YOUR MOM'S DOLLS!! She had great taste!!! I'm a M adame Alexander doll collector too but I can't afford all the really fancy older dolls. Mine are the 8" mostly but I enjoy all my dolls, and yes I do have a few composition and I enjoy them too. Thanks for sharing your Mom's dolls?! It's a wonderful tribute to her memory!!!😊❤🎉

[@cynthiajuarez5855]

Rachel thanks for sharing your mom's dolls with the world to see for us doll lovers I love those Madame Alexander dolls I have a little bit of them that I got when I lived in Colorado at the outlet stores the Goodwill outlet stores and I love all those composition dolls their faces are so unique exquisite but the Marie Antoinette is my favorite and I think all of them are beautiful but the composition doll faces are more exquisite and fancy their faces are they're just beautiful thank you for sharing this I hope you show more of your mom's dolls with everyone because I love looking at all your dolls and your doll shop thank you have a good day and your baby so cute she's going to be loving to looking at those dolls when she starts walking cuz you can see it in her already she's so cute she's adorable

[@karlenpeterson8020]

As a child, I was given the little ringbearer after I wanted a boy doll. He was my favorite doll in this wonderful collection though the little living doll crawling so fast was my most favorite of all! 🥰

[@laurat3157]

Oh my gosh, I cannot imagine having all of these! They are absolutely outstanding! The clothes are exquisite! I LOVE Kathryn Grayson one - on my most wanted! And Arlene Dahl! Oh goodness another most wanted! Love the compo ones too! Mom would be so proud!!

[@Joolieannie]

This was beautiful you are honoring your mother in such an important way

[@sabrinaakley]

Thank you for sharing your mother's dolls with us. This week marked 2 years since my mom passed and this video really touched me. So much so that I just purchased my first Madame Alexander doll. Keep bringing these wonderful videos. ❤

[@KimberlyM658]

Thank you so much for sharing your mother’s beautiful Madame Alexander dolls with us. They’re breathtaking. ❤

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

You are so kind, thank you for joining me. ❤️❤️

[@ellenirion9658]

Thank you for sharing your Mother’s collection. The dolls that radiate her inner beauty are, of course, you and Holland Diane, her masterpieces.

[@geraldcorbin5621]

This was so beautiful to see. My mother loved dolls also and she introduce me into her doll world. I know she was hoping for her last child, I'm number eight, would be a girl. I made dolls and I purchased dolls to give to my mother. The first doll was an African American Madame Alexander Pussy Cat doll. The year was 1976, I still have the cancel check that I wrote to pay for the doll. I too no longer have my mother in my life, but I still have her doll. Thanks for sharing your mom's dolls. -Gerald-

[@JLCStarbuck]

This collection is what Doll Dreams are made of.

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thank you so much. ❤️

[@patriciaolsen5029]

Stub Stunning collection,! My absolute favorite was the adorable little doll that crawled through, giving her opinion. Next is the Deborah the Ballerina. I also loved the lady with the rhinestone birthmark.( I don’t even want to attempt the spelling!)Thank you so much for sharing your mother’s collection and love of dolls.💕

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Oh thank you! We appreciate you!

[@GemX02]

I absolutely love the Melanie 1946 doll her face is pretty and that dress is gorgeous ✨ I also like the Marie Antoinette one so pretty 🌸

[@bltperky]

Oh, how much I loved seeing these beautiful dolls from my time as a child! How special that you are now the caretaker of them and having been an important part of your mother’s life! Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful video of her dolls and continue to do all of the wonderful things you bring to the doll world. They bring me such joy! Of course, that precious dolly (Holland Diane) was a perfect ending to this video! 😊

[@Jacques_S]

One word for your Mom's collection - Stunning! Thank you for sharing. I love all the dolls!!

[@titarutledge431]

Your mother left you a great gift and it's wonderful to watch you grow and share. Now a real live doll we can watch grow with you! Kudos on all your work, including your wonderful team's support! Yay dolls!!! Yay Rachel!!! Yay Stan and Holland Diane!!!!!

[@MsPrecious61]

Thinking the same. A beautiful legacy to pass on to daughter and granddaughter. Priceless

[@helmaschine1885]

I liked the June bride the most. Love the blue eyes and intricate yet understated Wedding dress.

[@Craftypumpkin1]

Absolutely beautiful dolls, I love the Composition ones so much, their dresses are beautiful and so detailed, Your mum will be so proud of you Rachel and I am so glad they bring you comfort, Thank you for sharing these works of art. Xx

[@isabellep.461]

What a wonderful trip back in time. The dolls are darlings, just exquisite. Never seen such beauties before. Thank you for sharing your mother's treasures. 🙏💗

[@c.w.2000]

I really enjoyed this tour. As someone born in the 1970s, I don't really know that much about dolls from this era. The dolls themselves aren't really my style, but I can appreciate the craftsmanship that went into them. Also, the detail of the outfits is jaw-dropping. I am curious how much these dolls sold for, and what that would be in today's dollars?

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thank you so much! I often wondered what it would be. Surely many hundreds, if not more, in todays exchange. It was a lot to spend over $100 on a doll in the 1940s. Glad you enjoyed this!

[@raggedyann4372]

Rachel, Thank you for sharing your Moms dolls. They are breath taking❤️I’ve never seen a collection like your Moms, it is so beautiful! You are amazing!! Holland Diane is so Beautiful, it’s fun to see her exploring❤️🥰

[@evekankam6744]

They are absolutely awesome,words fail me.Their costumes are so detailed and the faces,out of this world.I have played this video 3 times and still noticing new little things each time.Thank you so much for sharing your mum’s dolls

[@lovemysmoothie9632]

Wow, all are stunning. Thanks for sharing, truly enjoyed the presentation.

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Glad you enjoyed it! ❤️❤️❤️

[@firstandlastname6601]

Exquisite collection, thank you for sharing 😊

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thank you!!

[@kathleenklein4231]

My favorite is the Victorian Bride. These is a gorgeous collection. Your mom sounds like someone I would have liked to have known. I am sorry for your loss.

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thank you for your kind words. ❤️❤️

[@galeholt3757]

It's hard to choose a favorite..the bride and me and my shadow are at the top. They are all fantastic...from Tennessee

[@mariemayhew-f2w]

Thank you so much, what a treat, wish they were mine......ah well!

[@dianes_view]

A very beautiful and precious collection. The 1950s bride doll is wearing a 'mermaid or trumpet' style dress. That seems amazing and fashion-forward when many bride dolls of this era wore ball gowns. Oh, that sweet baby crawling makes me smile ♥

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thank you so much!

[@deanas7063]

What a lovely collection!! Thank you for sharing. A big thank you to your Dad, for letting the girls out. ❤️

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Our pleasure! ❤️❤️❤️

[@mooncakerabbithender7203]

Awe!!!! Rachel this was such a touching video to watch. Firstly thank your dad for allowing us to be able to view such a stunning and rare collection of dolls. I was imagining the joy your mum must have had each time one of these beauties came into her hands. The outfits are incredible. I loved the first ballerina with her lace and flowered tutu. The music you played was so befitting . and then came Miss Holland Diane ha!!!! that little girl is so squeezable, I noticed uncle Stanley's strong hands ready just incase!!!!! Rachel Thank you for this very special heart warming viewing, mum is happy that we are enjoying her dolls. I have been given 3 Alexander dolls from 1932 never been out of the ladies house from NewYork. One is princess Elizabeth all mint. Sending love and hugs from London UK xxx

[@jackiewaters7759]

Melody / 1956 / beautiful music is so so stunning/ thank u so so much 4 sharing

[@debbiesmith6293]

I loved the video it would be hard to choose there all so beautiful I couldn't choose.

[@Jvhh9]

Thanks for showing me around today can’t wait to watch this!

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

It was wonderful to meet you!!

[@christeenmccrary2533]

Lovely collection Who is the 8 in in the pink floral and navy blue dress? I need the hat for mine . This is the first time I've seen this doll. I found mine in a thrift shop with only her dress. Wonderful programs.

[@annikaaasav9365]

oh... these are all gorgeous. i guess if i had to pick a favorite i would say the ballerina dolls have always been my one weakness 💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@tonywild1963]

Your mum has a truly magnificent, irreplaceable collection of madam Alexander dolls. Each looks just slightly different to the other. I like the last one, the orchid princess. Thank Rachel for sharing your video and your thoughts. Mum will be smiling down on you

[@galeholt3757]

Holland Diane is so adorable.

[@janegarcia4600]

Your story of your Mother touches my heart. I am thankful for you and your knowledge and love of dolls.

[@donnamarieweinberg9548]

A beautiful tribute to a great lady who shared her collecting love with everyone. I remember her kindness and lovely ways. Thank you!

[@luvlyleo2836]

Amazing collection ❤️

[@lynetteshorten6043]

Love all that you do! What a job to have!

[@LukasVonIncher]

A very nice collection!

[@sineadcannon]

What a wonderfully sentimental collection! Thank you to you and your dad for sharing them with us💜

[@gojoesdolls]

LOVE THIS You touch my heart and soul That bride,bridesmaids and compos. Love you. MAGIC

[@shirleyspanjer8742]

I love your mother’s Madame Alexander collection! You have them displayed beautifully. Thank you for sharing!✨✨✨

[@carolfarron6176]

I love dolls, and I really love lipstick, especially your mum’s favorite. Which one is it? Would love to get it for myself.

[@mariliahall]

Your mother's collection is fabulous. A feast for my eyes. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@patp7777]

My favorite is the Champs Elyses with Margaret face. And the lower skirt lacework on the Wendy compo bride is to die for. Thank you for sharing these treasures and your mom’s heart.

[@candymonroe3890]

Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful dolls. These are breathtaking. Your mother had exquisite taste. Please tell your daddy thank you for sharing this piece of his beloved with us, also. I, too, have many dolls in my "office" where I put my face together every morning before work. I understand exactly why your mother did the same.

[@maryannroy3692]

Thank you Rachel for this absolutely wonderful video of your Mom's Madame Alexander dolls! So incredibly beautiful! The Composition dolls are truly stunning!

[@conniekilene2097]

I love this Madam Alexandra display. You did a super job and I thank you for sharing. Oh, so much work went in to this video. ❤️❤️🥰

[@veronicasaavedra4856]

So happy the VDC was so successful! Can’t wait to receive my Nema 🥰

[@Princesshelyne]

Thank you for sharing✨

[@flowermeerkat6827]

Wow! They are exqusite! Thank you for sharing your Mom's amazing collection!

[@Ladysensei]

I really enjoyed watching this video and such an awesome collection. I have collected Madame Alexander dolls myself since I was a child. My collection is from 60s & 70s. What a beautiful tribute to your momma.

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thank you so much ♥️🙏🏻♥️

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

My oh my oh my…amazing collection!!! Just jaw dropping!

[@lindaschreiner8676]

Thank you for sharing your mother's beautiful dolls. My favorite is the Arlene Dahl in the purple dress with red hair. My mother was a beautiful red head & I am always drawn to red headed dolls.

[@debrabrown2019]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful collection. I have never seen these before, so this was a treat for me.

[@roseszabo9472]

Thanks for sharing your mom’s beautiful collection! How special!!! Sooo much appreciated!!!! Too hard to pick a favorite!

[@patricialittle2872]

All so beautiful! Love them all! Thank you for sharing your mom’s beautiful collection!

[@m.mitchell1825]

What a delight! I loved the red-haired Arlene Dahl that resembled the beautiful actress,

[@EviMlcak]

That spanish-looking one in the red gown is my favorite.

[@kellygarza4291]

You have the best job, ever! Did your mom play dollies with you? I love to play Barbies with my grand daughters we play for hours and it teaches them about fashion and hair styles ..it's alot of joy to or us.

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

It sounds like you're creating wonderful memories with your granddaughters while sharing a love for dolls, fashion, and hairstyles. Playing with dolls is such a great way to bond and teach at the same time. And yes, my mother, Diane Hoffman, was a remarkable woman who shared her passion for dolls with me. She definitely played a huge role in shaping the community we've built around doll collecting. Thank you for sharing the joy you get from playing with dolls with the younger generation! It's a wonderful legacy to pass on.

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

The lace on those dolls…if someone bought comparable lace and made such dolls today…very few could afford them. I love the costuming from this period! I know they were expensive in their time period, but nothing like they would be if new today. I do so love dolls from this period. Hoping to have saved enough to but one of these Ladies of Fashion next year! If the dentist doesn’t get it all, lol.

[@lisagartman4603]

Wow, this was so interesting. The detail on these dolls, I thought madame alexander dolls were strictly a toy line. I have a victoria baby doll that was very popular and some of the huggums dolls. But the older ones were obviously not made for children. The wedding scene with the ring bearer boy was amazing, the bride's dress was beautiful. I will have to research her some more. thanks so much for sharing. It makes me feel better to know that your dear mother had her dolls all over the house. Beautiful memories. thanks for sharing

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

So glad you enjoyed this. Thank you for your kind comments.

[@im7mommy]

I stumbled upon this video purely by accident. But when I was young in the 70s, my grandmother gave me a collection of older dolls. 8” and from different countries. I have no idea who made them, but these dolls reminded me so much of them. Do you have other videos of dolls from this era in country costumes? I sadly gave my collection away before I had children. But I love old glass and my sweet husband has let me take over our house with glass.

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

It's wonderful to hear that our dolls brought back such cherished memories of your grandmother's gift. While it's bittersweet that you no longer have the collection, I'm glad you've found joy in collecting beautiful glass pieces. I do have videos featuring dolls in country costumes and from various eras. Feel free to browse through our channel; perhaps you'll find ones that resemble your cherished collection. Happy collecting and may your home sparkle with all your finds!

[@hollyhobbles4790]

Romance is one of my favorites 😍

[@lauraappleton233]

I loved this! Thank you for sharing . . . they are gorgeous! It is hard to pick a favorite but I think my favorite is Pink Champagne and Godey Lady (I hope I spelled that right :) ). Thank you again, this has been so fun!

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thank you so much!

[@deniseisherwood6934]

Incredibly beautiful collection How did your Mom store them, because the fabrics are still so vibrant,..

[@lucilleclarke4107]

How very beautiful.

[@bettyriddle4341]

Beautiful dolls

[@katieochoa9662]

They Are So Beautiful

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thank you!