Countryside Bead Doll with Pipe made by Josephine Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image showcases a small, whimsical figurine resembling a character composed of various colored beads and pieces, carefully arranged to form a person. The figure features a round head painted with facial details, including eyes and red lips, topped with a small black hat. The upper part consists of red and black spherical beads forming the torso and arms, one of which holds a pipe. The lower part includes elongated black pieces for legs and small curved elements representing shoes. The entire figurine is attached to a blue background, which is illustrated with a windmill and flowers, adding a scenic touch to the composition. The intricate design and playful use of materials create a charming, artistic representation.

The image showcases a small, whimsical figurine resembling a character composed of various colored beads and pieces, carefully arranged to form a person. The figure features a round head painted with facial details, including eyes and red lips, topped with a small black hat. The upper part consists of red and black spherical beads forming the torso and arms, one of which holds a pipe. The lower part includes elongated black pieces for legs and small curved elements representing shoes. The entire figurine is attached to a blue background, which is illustrated with a windmill and flowers, adding a scenic touch to the composition. The intricate design and playful use of materials create a charming, artistic representation.

Name/Title

Countryside Bead Doll with Pipe made by Josephine Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1642

Description

A 4 inch bead doll with black shirt and pants and red sleeves. On his head is a black bowler hat and in his right hand is tobacco pipe. He is laying on a blue background with a windmill and flowers on it. 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.