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

Auburn bob, straw hat with flower, cream dress with lace collar, white shoes. Note inside skirt: Alpha 1898, June Johns.

Long brown hair, white shirt with purple and green stitching, purple skirt, green bow in hair, white pants under skirt, black shoes.

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€¦

Blonde, white hair net, white straw hat with bow and flowers, white lace shirt with lace trim, light purple skirt, white shoes.

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.

Barbie. Red hair, green bow, white lace dress, heart necklace, holding purple and white parasol.

Skipper Barbie. Blonde updo, white shirt, black skirt, black shoes, holding a straw hat with purple flowers.

Blonde bob, navy bow in hair, navy sailor outfit. Note pinned under skirt: Theta Chapter Margaret V. Hoffman 1906.

Blonde bob, white lace dress, badge, white shoes.

Red bob, green blouse with black ribbon at the neck and white lace trim, green skirt white shoes.
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