Bright Red Beaded Man with Clear Collar made by Josephine Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a handcrafted beaded figure, artistically composed with red and clear beads on a neutral background. The figure has a small, detailed head featuring a painted face, adorned with a red hat matching the red beads that form the body and limbs. The figure's arms and legs are articulated with alternating clear and red beads that create a charming and vibrant aesthetic. Metal loops and wires are used to connect the beads, giving the piece structure and form. The figure's charming pose and the subtle shine of the beads create a playful and artistic expression, evoking a sense of nostalgia and creativity.

The image shows a handcrafted beaded figure, artistically composed with red and clear beads on a neutral background. The figure has a small, detailed head featuring a painted face, adorned with a red hat matching the red beads that form the body and limbs. The figure's arms and legs are articulated with alternating clear and red beads that create a charming and vibrant aesthetic. Metal loops and wires are used to connect the beads, giving the piece structure and form. The figure's charming pose and the subtle shine of the beads create a playful and artistic expression, evoking a sense of nostalgia and creativity.

Name/Title

Bright Red Beaded Man with Clear Collar made by Josephine Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1621

Description

A 2 inch beaded doll with bright red beads for his arms, legs, and shirt. His hands and feet are made of clear beads and his shirt has a clear bead collar with two gold bead shoulders. On his head is a bright red bead 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.