King Knight Beaded Doll made by Josephine Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts an intricately crafted miniature figure made from a variety of materials, including small metal beads, rods, and what appears to be a delicate silver wire. The figure is reminiscent of a toy soldier or nutcracker, featuring a spherical head with painted facial features, including expressive eyes and red lips, set beneath an ornate, crown-like headpiece. The body is composed of round metallic beads forming the torso and limbs, connected by thinner cylindrical elements which suggest joints. In one hand, the figure holds a thin, dark-colored rod, resembling a baton or staff. The detailing showcases a high level of craftsmanship, with elements like the decorative collar and layered skirt at the waist adding to the figure's charm. The figure's left arm is tied to a white string, hinting it could be part of a larger ornamental setup or hanging decoration. The entire piece rests on a dark, likely smooth surface, highlighting the figure’s metallic sheen and intricate design against the contrasting background.

The image depicts an intricately crafted miniature figure made from a variety of materials, including small metal beads, rods, and what appears to be a delicate silver wire. The figure is reminiscent of a toy soldier or nutcracker, featuring a spherical head with painted facial features, including expressive eyes and red lips, set beneath an ornate, crown-like headpiece. The body is composed of round metallic beads forming the torso and limbs, connected by thinner cylindrical elements which suggest joints. In one hand, the figure holds a thin, dark-colored rod, resembling a baton or staff. The detailing showcases a high level of craftsmanship, with elements like the decorative collar and layered skirt at the waist adding to the figure's charm. The figure's left arm is tied to a white string, hinting it could be part of a larger ornamental setup or hanging decoration. The entire piece rests on a dark, likely smooth surface, highlighting the figure’s metallic sheen and intricate design against the contrasting background.

Name/Title

King Knight Beaded Doll made by Josephine Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1624

Description

A 3 inch beaded knight doll with a diamond collar and tall silver crown on top of his head. his armor also has silver epaulets and in his right hand is a wire sword resting on his shoulder. 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.