Beaded Knight Doll with Clear Helmet made by Josephine Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a small, intricately designed figurine resembling a humanoid robot. It features a spherical metallic central body reminiscent of armor, with a head that suggests hand-painted facial details, likely intended to mimic a face, which is slightly worn. The arms, constructed from cylindrical and spherical metallic components, are attached to the body, giving it a distinct, jointed look, akin to a marionette. The lower body comprises legs made from elongated metallic pieces, adding to the mechanical aesthetic, ending with small round feet. This entire creation is suspended, possibly functioning as a decorative charm or pendant, as indicated by the loop at the top of the helmet-like head. The reflective surfaces of the metal parts suggest a vintage, possibly handcrafted item, exhibiting both artistic and sentimental value. Lying against a dark, smooth background, the figurine stands out, highlighting its unique craftsmanship and artistic ingenuity.

The image depicts a small, intricately designed figurine resembling a humanoid robot. It features a spherical metallic central body reminiscent of armor, with a head that suggests hand-painted facial details, likely intended to mimic a face, which is slightly worn. The arms, constructed from cylindrical and spherical metallic components, are attached to the body, giving it a distinct, jointed look, akin to a marionette. The lower body comprises legs made from elongated metallic pieces, adding to the mechanical aesthetic, ending with small round feet. This entire creation is suspended, possibly functioning as a decorative charm or pendant, as indicated by the loop at the top of the helmet-like head. The reflective surfaces of the metal parts suggest a vintage, possibly handcrafted item, exhibiting both artistic and sentimental value. Lying against a dark, smooth background, the figurine stands out, highlighting its unique craftsmanship and artistic ingenuity.

Name/Title

Beaded Knight Doll with Clear Helmet made by Josephine Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1627

Description

A 2 inch beaded knight doll with a clear helmet accented by silver beads. His armor includes silver ruffles at the bottom of his chest plate and on his collar. 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.