King of Siam Beaded Doll made by Josephine Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a charming handcrafted figure labeled "King of Siam." The figure is composed primarily of pearl-like beads, with larger beads used for the torso and limbs, giving it a doll-like appearance. It features a small, intricately designed silver crown perched on its bead head, which is painted with delicate facial features, including expressive eyes and a subtle mouth. The arms and legs are articulated with smaller beads acting as joints, allowing for a flexible pose. A piece of white string is attached to one leg, possibly for hanging or positioning the figure. The background consists of a simple piece of cardboard with handwritten text identifying the figure as the "King of Siam," providing a touch of personalization and historical reference.

The image depicts a charming handcrafted figure labeled "King of Siam." The figure is composed primarily of pearl-like beads, with larger beads used for the torso and limbs, giving it a doll-like appearance. It features a small, intricately designed silver crown perched on its bead head, which is painted with delicate facial features, including expressive eyes and a subtle mouth. The arms and legs are articulated with smaller beads acting as joints, allowing for a flexible pose. A piece of white string is attached to one leg, possibly for hanging or positioning the figure. The background consists of a simple piece of cardboard with handwritten text identifying the figure as the "King of Siam," providing a touch of personalization and historical reference.

Name/Title

"King of Siam" Beaded Doll made by Josephine Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1645

Description

A 3 inch bead doll with copper colored beads wearing a gold diamond collar and belt and wearing a silver crown accented with diamonds at the bottom. He is laying on a paper background with the words written on the bottom, "King of Siam". 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.