Ivory Colored Beaded Man with Blue Bird Doll made by Josephine Smith Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a small, intricately designed figurine with jointed limbs, resembling a whimsical doll dressed in a cream-colored outfit with a ruffled collar and a wide-brimmed hat adorned with fluffy, textured material on top. The doll displays a cheerful expression, highlighted by painted-on rosy cheeks and a wide smile, and holds a small, blue bird figure against its torso, adding a touch of vibrant color to the otherwise neutral-toned ornament. This figure is suspended by a thin, delicate string that threads through the top of the hat, allowing it to be hung or displayed as a charming decorative piece. The background consists of a textured, bubble wrap-like surface that enhances the visual interest of the photograph and offers a subtle contrast to the smooth, polished surface of the doll's attire, emphasizing the craftsmanship and delicate details of this captivating piece.

The image features a small, intricately designed figurine with jointed limbs, resembling a whimsical doll dressed in a cream-colored outfit with a ruffled collar and a wide-brimmed hat adorned with fluffy, textured material on top. The doll displays a cheerful expression, highlighted by painted-on rosy cheeks and a wide smile, and holds a small, blue bird figure against its torso, adding a touch of vibrant color to the otherwise neutral-toned ornament. This figure is suspended by a thin, delicate string that threads through the top of the hat, allowing it to be hung or displayed as a charming decorative piece. The background consists of a textured, bubble wrap-like surface that enhances the visual interest of the photograph and offers a subtle contrast to the smooth, polished surface of the doll's attire, emphasizing the craftsmanship and delicate details of this captivating piece.

Name/Title

Ivory Colored Beaded Man with Blue Bird Doll made by Josephine Smith Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1594

Description

3 inch man dressed in ivory and white sleeves and color. On his right arm is his blue bird companion. 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.