Ballerina in Lace Dress D made by Josephine Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts an intricately crafted small doll resting on a textured white surface. The doll wears a detailed vintage-style outfit, featuring a delicate dress made of lace with ornate frills and intricate patterns. Its attire is accentuated by a soft, creamy color palette, enhancing the nostalgic and artisanal feel of the piece. Atop its head sits a whimsical hat adorned with tiny decorative elements. The doll's expression, painted with care, gives it a charming, lifelike quality. The surrounding background subtly frames the doll, focusing attention on its artistic details and craftsmanship.

The image depicts an intricately crafted small doll resting on a textured white surface. The doll wears a detailed vintage-style outfit, featuring a delicate dress made of lace with ornate frills and intricate patterns. Its attire is accentuated by a soft, creamy color palette, enhancing the nostalgic and artisanal feel of the piece. Atop its head sits a whimsical hat adorned with tiny decorative elements. The doll's expression, painted with care, gives it a charming, lifelike quality. The surrounding background subtly frames the doll, focusing attention on its artistic details and craftsmanship.

Name/Title

Ballerina in Lace Dress D made by Josephine Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1572a

Description

A 3 inch cloth doll with brown hair wearing a fluffy pink and white lace dress with a pink and white ruffled collar. She is also wearing a white felt pointed hat with pink brads down the side. 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.