Blue Beaded Drummer made by Josephine Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a colorful, handcrafted clown-shaped ornament made from various beads and materials. The clown features a distinct facial expression, with eyes and mouth drawn on a bead that serves as the head. It has a conical hat and holds small objects in each of its outstretched arms. The body consists of different beads, including red accents around the neck, wrists, and ankles. The ornament is set against a bright blue background with subtle yellow line accents, creating a striking contrast that highlights the playful and whimsical design of the figure.

The image shows a colorful, handcrafted clown-shaped ornament made from various beads and materials. The clown features a distinct facial expression, with eyes and mouth drawn on a bead that serves as the head. It has a conical hat and holds small objects in each of its outstretched arms. The body consists of different beads, including red accents around the neck, wrists, and ankles. The ornament is set against a bright blue background with subtle yellow line accents, creating a striking contrast that highlights the playful and whimsical design of the figure.

Name/Title

Blue Beaded Drummer made by Josephine Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1617

Description

A 3 inch beaded doll with indigo beads for his shirt and legs, accented with red ruffles on his collar, sleeves, and pants. On his head is a pointed indigo hat and hanging around his neck is a drum and in both hands are wire and bead mallets. 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.