Chapter Dolls
Dublin Core
Title
Chapter Dolls
Subject
Chapter Dolls
Description
The collection is currently comprised of 222 dolls, housed in a display unit. The dolls vary in size, though a majority of them are Barbie dolls. The collection is not complete; some dolls are missing, broken, or were never created. The collection will expand with each new chapter and as chapters replace their dolls.
Date
1953-present
Contributor
Collegiate and alumnae chapter members.
Rights
Copyright Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority. This item is presented courtesy of The Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority National Archives for research and educational purposes. Prior permission from The Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority National Archives is required for any commercial use.
Format
Doll
Type
Physical Object
Identifier
D
Coverage
1953-present. The doll collection began in 1953. Chapter were asked to create their dolls and bring them to Convention. Subsequent dolls are created at the time of installation.
Collection Items
Alpha Chapter Doll
Auburn bob, straw hat with flower, cream dress with lace collar, white shoes. Note inside skirt: Alpha 1898, June Johns.
Beta Chapter Doll
Long brown hair, white shirt with purple and green stitching, purple skirt, green bow in hair, white pants under skirt, black shoes.
Gamma Chapter Doll
Red hair pulled back, black hat with lace covering face, black and white stripe dress, with maroon skirt underneath, black heels. Letter folded and pinned inside dress: April 20, 1995 written by Mary Hastings Holloway Page. Possibly a Madameā¦
Delta Chapter Doll
Blonde, white hair net, white straw hat with bow and flowers, white lace shirt with lace trim, light purple skirt, white shoes.
Epsilon Chapter Doll
Brown hair, blue and white striped dress with white trim and blue bow at neck, bow in back, holding a white hat with blue ribbon, white shoes.
Eta Chapter Doll
Barbie. Red hair, green bow, white lace dress, heart necklace, holding purple and white parasol.
Alpha Delta Chapter Doll
Skipper Barbie. Blonde updo, white shirt, black skirt, black shoes, holding a straw hat with purple flowers.
Theta Chapter Doll
Blonde bob, navy bow in hair, navy sailor outfit. Note pinned under skirt: Theta Chapter Margaret V. Hoffman 1906.
Sigma Phi Chapter Doll
Blonde bob, white lace dress, badge, white shoes.
Kappa Chapter Doll
Red bob, green blouse with black ribbon at the neck and white lace trim, green skirt white shoes.