Knight with Bowl Helmet Beaded Doll made by Josephine Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays a small, handcrafted figure resembling a robot or human form, composed mainly of metallic components. Its head is made of a rounded, tarnished element, while the torso is formed by a shiny, spherical object suggesting a body or core. The arms and legs are attached using cylindrical metallic tubes, connecting through small spherical joints, giving an articulated appearance. Wrapped around the neck area, a ring of light green material, resembling crushed glass or beads, adds a textured, decorative detail. This figure is positioned against a dark, flat surface, providing contrast that highlights its metallic and reflective parts. A white string is attached to one limb, possibly for hanging or handling. The craft displays a combination of industrial and artistic elements, embodied by its mechanical and embellished features, showcasing creativity in assembling everyday objects into a novel, character-like form. The craftsmanship indicates a blend of mechanical aesthetics with a whimsical touch, evoking curiosity about its origin or purpose as a decorative or symbolic object.

The image displays a small, handcrafted figure resembling a robot or human form, composed mainly of metallic components. Its head is made of a rounded, tarnished element, while the torso is formed by a shiny, spherical object suggesting a body or core. The arms and legs are attached using cylindrical metallic tubes, connecting through small spherical joints, giving an articulated appearance. Wrapped around the neck area, a ring of light green material, resembling crushed glass or beads, adds a textured, decorative detail. This figure is positioned against a dark, flat surface, providing contrast that highlights its metallic and reflective parts. A white string is attached to one limb, possibly for hanging or handling. The craft displays a combination of industrial and artistic elements, embodied by its mechanical and embellished features, showcasing creativity in assembling everyday objects into a novel, character-like form. The craftsmanship indicates a blend of mechanical aesthetics with a whimsical touch, evoking curiosity about its origin or purpose as a decorative or symbolic object.

Name/Title

Knight with Bowl Helmet Beaded Doll made by Josephine Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1625

Description

A 2 inch beaded knight doll with a bowl shaped helmet with a washer at the bottom of his chest plate and metal collar and epaulets. 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.