Josefina Montoya


 *  "Josefina" redirects here. For the doll, see Josefina Montoya (doll).

Josefina Montoya was the sixth of the Historical Characters of the American Girl Dolls, representing the history of New Mexico under Mexican Rule (prior to ownership by the United States after the Mexican-American War). Josefina was introduced to the American Girls Collection in September 1997.

Basic Facts

 * Name: Maria Josefina Montoya
 * Birthday/Feast Day: March 19, 1815
 * Series Location: outside Santa Fe, New Mexico
 * Series Timeline: Late Summer 1824 to Late Winter 1826

Personality and Facts
Josefina is loyal and hardworking. She is very encouraging and willing to help. Josefina normally acts as the family peacemaker between her sisters. She is on the shy side.

Family and Friends

 * See Also: Minor Characters in Josefina's Series

Family

 * Andres Montoya: Josefina's father, Papá.
 * Mama Montoya: Josefina's mother, Mamá.
 * Dolores Romero: Josefina's aunt, Tía Dolores.
 * Ana Montoya: Josefina's oldest sister, eleven years older than her.
 * Francisca Montoya: Josefina's sister, who is six years older.
 * Clara Montoya: Josefina's sister, who is three years older.
 * Felipe Santiago Romero: Josefina's grandfather, Abuelito.
 * Maria de la Luz Herrera de Romero: Josefina's grandmother, Abuelita.
 * Antonio Montoya: Ana's younger son.
 * Juan Montoya: Ana's older son.

Friends and other Minor Characters

 * Teresita: Tía Dolores's servant.
 * Magdalena: Josefina's godmother, Tía Magdalena.
 * Mariana: Josefina's friend.
 * Patrick O'Toole: A scout for the wagon train.

Books
See List of Josefina's Books

Doll
Main Article: Josefina Montoya (doll)


 * Face Mold: Josefina Mold - Josefina was the first doll with this face mold.
 * Skin: medium
 * Hair: very dark brown, straight, center part, no bangs
 * Eyes: dark brown
 * Other: non-removable gold loop earrings

Meet outfit

 * Long white camisa
 * Maroon skirt
 * Brown woven sash
 * White drawers
 * Leather moccasins
 * Blue hair ribbon
 * Yellow primroses

Meet Accessories

 * Rebozo
 * Pendant necklace
 * Leather waist pouch
 * Embroidered handkerchief
 * coin

Collection

 * See: Josefina's Collection

Trivia

 * Like Kaya, Josefina's books are set in a time and place that is not part of America yet; at the time of her books Mexico is still owner of New Mexico. A majority of the southwest became part of America after the Mexican American War in 1848.