A beautiful and timeless addition to any Madame Alexander collection, this 1996 Bride Doll (#17016) remains new in box (NRFB) with original packaging, wrist tag, and accessories intact. A perfect showcase of Alexander elegance, charm, and craftsmanship.
🎀 Features & Details
👰 Doll Features
Classic 8-inch hard plastic Madame Alexander doll body with jointed neck, arms, and legs.
Signature Alexander face with softly blushed cheeks, delicate painted lips, and big sleep eyes framed by thick black lashes.
Golden blonde hair, styled in a short curled bridal look, held neatly under her veil.
Sleepy eyes that open and close—one of the features that made these dolls beloved among collectors.
💒 Bridal Outfit & Accessories
This bride’s gown is one of the most detailed in the 1990s line:
✨ Wedding Gown
A full-length white lace bridal gown, layered with embroidered lace, tulle, and satin trim.
Bodice trimmed with lace edging for an authentic bridal silhouette.
Skirt includes multiple lace and tulle layers that give it fullness and elegance.
✨ Veil
A dramatic multi-layered tulle veil with a lace appliqué crown piece accented with a tiny faux gem.
Veil cascades beautifully over the back of the gown.
✨ Bouquet
A delicate pink satin flower bouquet tied with a matching ribbon—classic Alexander styling.
✨ Extras
Original pink tissue, pink-lined box, and wrist tag included.
Never removed from box—gown, veil, and bouquet remain crisp and pristine.
🌟 Why Madame Alexander Bride Dolls Were So Popular
Madame Alexander’s bride dolls have always been among the most popular in the line for several reasons:
👗 Iconic Designs
Each bridal gown was designed with couture-level detail—lace, tulle, trims, and embellishments that mimicked real wedding dresses of the era.
💍 Sentimental Appeal
Brides are timeless. Collectors often purchased these dolls to celebrate weddings, anniversaries, milestones, or simply for the romantic charm of the bridal theme.
🎠 Display-Ready Beauty
Because of their elegance and elaborate costuming, bride dolls made stunning display pieces—especially NRFB examples like this one.
🏆 Alexander Craftsmanship
Madame Alexander dolls were hand-finished by talented seamstresses and artisans. The attention to detail—from hairstyles to embroidery—made the dolls stand out compared to other toy makers.
📦 Condition
NRFB – Never Removed From Box
1996 original box, tissue, and wrist tag in place
Doll, clothing, and accessories are pristine
Box may show minor shelf wear typical for vintage items
🔴 IMPORTANT NOTE FOR BUYERS
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⚠️ The doll was stored properly in its box. The stringing is currently intact. As with all Madame Alexander dolls of this age, the stringing may come loose in transit or soon after arrival. By purchasing, you acknowledge this is a risk you are assuming.