Beaded Conductor in White made by Josephine Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a whimsical, handcrafted clown doll made from an arrangement of small, smooth beads. Its hat is a distinctive teal cone that complements the delicate facial features drawn on its bead head. The body is composed of larger, glossy white beads that articulate the limbs, while smaller beads and fine wire wrappings form the joints at the elbows and knees. Its attire is distinguished by ruffled details created with clusters of tiny beads at the neck, wrists, and ankles, providing a playful, textured contrast. The clown holds a looped wire in one hand, adorned with a spherical bead, adding an intricate touch to the figure. Lying against a bright blue background, the figure's features are enhanced by the vivid backdrop that serves to underline its intricate details, giving it an aura of joyful creativity. The thin piece of white string indicates that the doll might be used as a decorative item, possibly to be hung as an ornament, embodying charm and whimsy.

The image features a whimsical, handcrafted clown doll made from an arrangement of small, smooth beads. Its hat is a distinctive teal cone that complements the delicate facial features drawn on its bead head. The body is composed of larger, glossy white beads that articulate the limbs, while smaller beads and fine wire wrappings form the joints at the elbows and knees. Its attire is distinguished by ruffled details created with clusters of tiny beads at the neck, wrists, and ankles, providing a playful, textured contrast. The clown holds a looped wire in one hand, adorned with a spherical bead, adding an intricate touch to the figure. Lying against a bright blue background, the figure's features are enhanced by the vivid backdrop that serves to underline its intricate details, giving it an aura of joyful creativity. The thin piece of white string indicates that the doll might be used as a decorative item, possibly to be hung as an ornament, embodying charm and whimsy.

Name/Title

Beaded Conductor in White made by Josephine Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1616

Description

A 3 inch beaded doll with white beads and white ruffles for his sleeves and collar. On his head is a pointed turquoise bead for a hat and in his right hand is a wire conductor's baton. 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.