Bead Doll with Tophat made by Jospehine Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a whimsical, handcrafted doll-like figure made primarily from various wooden beads and other natural materials. This charming creation features a head with a painted face, displaying wide eyes, a red-lipped smile, and simple black eyebrows. Atop its head sits a tall, cylindrical hat, fastened with a dark string loop, possibly for hanging. The torso appears to be fashioned from a rounded wooden bead covered with textured fabric, enhancing the figure's playful personality. The arms and legs consist of smaller wooden beads strung together, resembling joints and providing flexibility. Each hand is curled into a loop, intricately tied with a thin wire, while the legs connect to dark pink or purple bead-like shoes that add a splash of color to its overall brown and earthy tone, creating a delightful contrast. The backdrop consists of a light, textured bubble wrap material, further emphasizing the rustic appearance and unique design of this quaint, folk-art-inspired object.

The image shows a whimsical, handcrafted doll-like figure made primarily from various wooden beads and other natural materials. This charming creation features a head with a painted face, displaying wide eyes, a red-lipped smile, and simple black eyebrows. Atop its head sits a tall, cylindrical hat, fastened with a dark string loop, possibly for hanging. The torso appears to be fashioned from a rounded wooden bead covered with textured fabric, enhancing the figure's playful personality. The arms and legs consist of smaller wooden beads strung together, resembling joints and providing flexibility. Each hand is curled into a loop, intricately tied with a thin wire, while the legs connect to dark pink or purple bead-like shoes that add a splash of color to its overall brown and earthy tone, creating a delightful contrast. The backdrop consists of a light, textured bubble wrap material, further emphasizing the rustic appearance and unique design of this quaint, folk-art-inspired object.

Name/Title

Bead Doll with Tophat made by Jospehine Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1573

Description

A 3 inch doll made from beads with a golden brown top, three brown bead arms, corkscrew bead legs and purple bead shoes. Accessories include a tophat made from a coin and a cork. 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.