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Madame Alexander's Cissy and Cissette

All about the first modern fashion doll, Cissy by Madame Alexander. First produced in the 1950s, Cissy is still popular with collectors today. Also information and links on Cissette, Madame Alexander's smaller fashion doll.

My Madame Alexander Cissy Dolls

A collector shares her modern collection of Cissy dolls, which have been produced since 1996.

Cissy in Fashionable Ladies

Cissy in Fashionable Ladies: The Online Encyclopedia of Glamour Dolls, 1955-1964. Excellent resource includes outfits listed by year and giftsets.

The Kristana Spa Confidential

Doll Collector Blog--she's a Cissy collector. Currently updating Cissy's suite in the Spa.

Cissy in Coral and Leopard Travel Ensemble

Cissy in the Coral and Leopard Travel Ensemble. From the Dolls Price Guide at About.com.

Cissette: A Perfect 10!

All about vintage 1950s Cissette dolls. Ecxcellent article from The Fashion Doll Scene.

The Cissy Gallery

Extensive gallery of photos of Cissy dolls, both modern and vintage, but with an emphasis on the modern dolls.

Cathy's Doll Page

An extensive list of seamstresses who design clothing for vintage and modern Cissys.

Cissette in Fashionable Ladies

Cissette in "Fashionable Ladies: The Online Encyclopedia of Glamour Dolls, 1955-1964." Includes a listing of outfits.

History of the American Fashion Doll, Part I

Article by A.Glenn Mandeville recounts Cissy's important place in Fashion Doll history.

Cissy Fashions

Vintage fashion reproductions for your Cissy dolls.

Doll Secrets: Hose and Lingerie

Lingerie and hose for your Cissy dolls. From Doll Secrets.

Modern Cissy Guide Book

Guide to modern Cissy dolls, in pdf format, by a collector. Look at bottom of page for links to this Guidebook.

Cissette Gallery

Great resource--photos of all Cissette dolls issued from 1987 to 1999. Presented by Mary Sefora.

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