Black Mustache Man with Pink Hat Doll made by Josephine Smith Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a small handcrafted doll featuring a detailed face with painted features, including eyes, eyebrows, and a mustache. The doll is dressed in a traditional outfit consisting of a light gray top tied with a cream-colored sash and dark pants. It wears a pink headpiece that adds a pop of color to its ensemble. Its hands appear intricately made, and the feet are detailed to look like shoes. The doll is set against a textured background that resembles a bubble wrap surface, which provides a soft and neutral backdrop to highlight the doll's craftsmanship and attire. Overall, the image captures the charm and artistry of the doll's design, showcasing the vibrancy and cultural aspects of its clothing and facial expression. The attention to detail, from the fabric choices to the facial painting, indicates a handcrafted piece likely representing cultural or folkloric significance, providing insight into traditional attire or artistic expression from its place of origin.

The image shows a small handcrafted doll featuring a detailed face with painted features, including eyes, eyebrows, and a mustache. The doll is dressed in a traditional outfit consisting of a light gray top tied with a cream-colored sash and dark pants. It wears a pink headpiece that adds a pop of color to its ensemble. Its hands appear intricately made, and the feet are detailed to look like shoes. The doll is set against a textured background that resembles a bubble wrap surface, which provides a soft and neutral backdrop to highlight the doll's craftsmanship and attire. Overall, the image captures the charm and artistry of the doll's design, showcasing the vibrancy and cultural aspects of its clothing and facial expression. The attention to detail, from the fabric choices to the facial painting, indicates a handcrafted piece likely representing cultural or folkloric significance, providing insight into traditional attire or artistic expression from its place of origin.

Name/Title

Black Mustache Man with Pink Hat Doll made by Josephine Smith Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1561

Description

Three inch mustache man wears a light purple top with large ribbon bow around waist, dark purple pants, and pink hat. 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.