Ginger Haired Lady in White Mesh Dress made by Josephine Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a small, handmade doll lying on a textured white surface. The doll has a delicately embroidered face with fine lines representing eyes, a nose, and lips. Its hair is styled with orange yarn, and it wears a pink, slightly shimmering hat that adds a charming flair to its appearance. The doll's dress is intricately made from a fine, beige netted fabric, held together with pink beaded crisscross bands that provide a vibrant contrast to the muted tones of the dress. Its tiny, fragile limbs are crafted from fabric, giving the doll a lifelike quality. Additional embellishments include a small pink rose on its outfit, lending a touch of elegance. Nearby, there’s another piece of lace with a floral pattern, contributing to the overall delicate and vintage aesthetic of the scene. The careful craftsmanship and minute details suggest that this doll is a piece of decorative art, possibly intended for display or collectible purposes.

The image depicts a small, handmade doll lying on a textured white surface. The doll has a delicately embroidered face with fine lines representing eyes, a nose, and lips. Its hair is styled with orange yarn, and it wears a pink, slightly shimmering hat that adds a charming flair to its appearance. The doll's dress is intricately made from a fine, beige netted fabric, held together with pink beaded crisscross bands that provide a vibrant contrast to the muted tones of the dress. Its tiny, fragile limbs are crafted from fabric, giving the doll a lifelike quality. Additional embellishments include a small pink rose on its outfit, lending a touch of elegance. Nearby, there’s another piece of lace with a floral pattern, contributing to the overall delicate and vintage aesthetic of the scene. The careful craftsmanship and minute details suggest that this doll is a piece of decorative art, possibly intended for display or collectible purposes.

Name/Title

Ginger Haired Lady in White Mesh Dress made by Josephine Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1572c

Description

A 3 inch cloth doll with ginger hair and red lips wearing a white mesh dress with pink roses on the bottom of the skirt and pink beading tied criss cross around the torso. On her head is a light purple wicker 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.