Asian Doll in Orange Hat made by Josephine Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a small pendant in the shape of a human figure, crafted from various beads, including pearlescent and metallic ones. The figure has a body composed of a larger, rounded pearl-like bead, and its arms and legs are made out of elongated beads with small beads as joints. The head appears to be an oval bead adorned with facial features and topped with a textured, red hat. The figure is accessorized with a black tasseled string attached to one side, and a metal loop with white thread is attached at the top for hanging. The figure is placed against a plain gray background, highlighting its unique and artistic assembly.

The image depicts a small pendant in the shape of a human figure, crafted from various beads, including pearlescent and metallic ones. The figure has a body composed of a larger, rounded pearl-like bead, and its arms and legs are made out of elongated beads with small beads as joints. The head appears to be an oval bead adorned with facial features and topped with a textured, red hat. The figure is accessorized with a black tasseled string attached to one side, and a metal loop with white thread is attached at the top for hanging. The figure is placed against a plain gray background, highlighting its unique and artistic assembly.

Name/Title

Asian Doll in Orange Hat made by Josephine Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1643

Description

A 2 inch bead doll with white beads and a bronze face. He has a brunette braid and is wearing an orange rice hat. From a collection of dolls made by Mrs. John Duncan/assorted materials /painted eyes/yarn hair/bodies made with beads, buttons, lace, ribbon jewelry, other materials/approximately 134 dolls, from the Doll Museum Collection.