Beaded Blue Trumpeteer made by Josephine Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a small, colorful figurine on a blue surface. The figurine appears to be designed as a playful character, possibly a musician or clown, wearing a blue outfit with aqua details. The head is white with facial features drawn in dark tones, while the body is adorned with ruffled accents and beads at the joints. The character's arms and legs are articulated, and a metal instrument resembling a trumpet is attached to it. Additionally, a piece of white string is looped around the figure, adding a dynamic element to the composition. In the upper left corner, part of another object with yellow and light blue beads is visible, suggesting a setting filled with whimsical or craft-like items. The intricate details and vivid colors create a playful and artistic overall appearance, hinting at creativity and a sense of fun inherent in the item's design.

The image depicts a small, colorful figurine on a blue surface. The figurine appears to be designed as a playful character, possibly a musician or clown, wearing a blue outfit with aqua details. The head is white with facial features drawn in dark tones, while the body is adorned with ruffled accents and beads at the joints. The character's arms and legs are articulated, and a metal instrument resembling a trumpet is attached to it. Additionally, a piece of white string is looped around the figure, adding a dynamic element to the composition. In the upper left corner, part of another object with yellow and light blue beads is visible, suggesting a setting filled with whimsical or craft-like items. The intricate details and vivid colors create a playful and artistic overall appearance, hinting at creativity and a sense of fun inherent in the item's design.

Name/Title

Beaded Blue Trumpeteer made by Josephine Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1614

Description

A 3 inch beaded doll with dark blue beads for arms and legs with light blue beads for the shirt and ruffles. On his head is a dark blue bead for a pointed hat. Attached to his torso is a trumpet. 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.