Blue and Tin Red headed Clown Doll made by Josephine Smith Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a whimsical and colorful clown ornament, featuring a painted face with a cheerful expression and bright red hair, highlighted by a tall, metallic cone-shaped hat. Its body is composed of various materials, including a blue and silver beaded torso, with playful details like metallic springs and blue limbs, giving it a toy-like appearance. This delightful figure hangs from a looped string, and the background consists of a textured, bubble wrap-like surface, which contrasts against the shiny, vibrant elements of the clown. This ornament combines elements of craft and creativity, evoking a sense of playfulness and nostalgia.

The image shows a whimsical and colorful clown ornament, featuring a painted face with a cheerful expression and bright red hair, highlighted by a tall, metallic cone-shaped hat. Its body is composed of various materials, including a blue and silver beaded torso, with playful details like metallic springs and blue limbs, giving it a toy-like appearance. This delightful figure hangs from a looped string, and the background consists of a textured, bubble wrap-like surface, which contrasts against the shiny, vibrant elements of the clown. This ornament combines elements of craft and creativity, evoking a sense of playfulness and nostalgia.

Name/Title

Blue and Tin Red headed Clown Doll made by Josephine Smith Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1589

Description

3 1/2 inch boy doll wearing light blue beaded shirt and tin pants with matching tin hat that alone is 1 1/2 inches. 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.