Dark Navy Blue Beaded Man made by Josephine Smith Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a small pendant or charm in the shape of a human figure, crafted from various materials including beads and metal. The figure has a painted face with a smiling expression, featuring simple eyes and a red mouth. It wears a hat and is constructed with beads forming its head, torso, and limbs, while the arms and legs are attached using loops or rings at the joints, allowing for movement. The legs are finished with blue beaded feet, and the entire figure is suspended from a black thread loop at the top, making it convenient for hanging. The background consists of a textured, pale surface, which highlights the charm’s details.

The image shows a small pendant or charm in the shape of a human figure, crafted from various materials including beads and metal. The figure has a painted face with a smiling expression, featuring simple eyes and a red mouth. It wears a hat and is constructed with beads forming its head, torso, and limbs, while the arms and legs are attached using loops or rings at the joints, allowing for movement. The legs are finished with blue beaded feet, and the entire figure is suspended from a black thread loop at the top, making it convenient for hanging. The background consists of a textured, pale surface, which highlights the charm’s details.

Name/Title

Dark Navy Blue Beaded Man made by Josephine Smith Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1597

Description

2 inch man with smiling face and red lips. His suit is made of dark navy blue beads with dark gold cuffs. 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.