Bold Bad Bandit Bead Doll made by Josephine Smith Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a handcrafted figure displayed on a round, black background with the words "old bad Bandit" written in white cursive text. The figure is composed of various materials, including a wooden bead painted with a face and topped with a gold-patterned hat, red structural elements forming its torso and legs, and elaborately detailed arms adorned with decorative beads and sequins. This bandit is holding a small metallic sword, adding a whimsical element to its distinctive and colorful appearance, while the textured backdrop enhances the artistic impression, creating a vibrant, playful thematic piece.

The image shows a handcrafted figure displayed on a round, black background with the words "old bad Bandit" written in white cursive text. The figure is composed of various materials, including a wooden bead painted with a face and topped with a gold-patterned hat, red structural elements forming its torso and legs, and elaborately detailed arms adorned with decorative beads and sequins. This bandit is holding a small metallic sword, adding a whimsical element to its distinctive and colorful appearance, while the textured backdrop enhances the artistic impression, creating a vibrant, playful thematic piece.

Name/Title

"Bold Bad Bandit" Bead Doll made by Josephine Smith Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1577

Description

3 1/2 inch beaded "bandit" with an angry face. Bandit is wearing red pants along with a red and black shirt complete with a floral pattern. In bandits right hand is a silver sword and on his head is a red hat with gold trim. 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.