Knight with Tall Helmet made by Josephine Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a small figurine crafted from various metallic components, including shiny spherical and cylindrical elements. It appears to be constructed to resemble a human-like form with a large round head, cylindrical body, and jointed limbs that articulate at the shoulders and hips. The surface has a metallic sheen, with some areas displaying minor tarnishing or discoloration, suggesting age or oxidation. The figure is set against a dark background, which enhances the reflective quality of the metal. A string is attached, possibly for hanging or securing. The simple yet intriguing design likely serves decorative or artistic purposes, blending industrial and artistic elements. Rings of wire are used at the joints, possibly to provide flexibility and articulation to the limbs, while the facial area shows a textured, uneven finish. The design is both minimalist and mechanical, evoking the aesthetics of steampunk or retro-futuristic art. This piece exemplifies creativity in transforming everyday metallic objects into an anthropomorphic figure.

The image depicts a small figurine crafted from various metallic components, including shiny spherical and cylindrical elements. It appears to be constructed to resemble a human-like form with a large round head, cylindrical body, and jointed limbs that articulate at the shoulders and hips. The surface has a metallic sheen, with some areas displaying minor tarnishing or discoloration, suggesting age or oxidation. The figure is set against a dark background, which enhances the reflective quality of the metal. A string is attached, possibly for hanging or securing. The simple yet intriguing design likely serves decorative or artistic purposes, blending industrial and artistic elements. Rings of wire are used at the joints, possibly to provide flexibility and articulation to the limbs, while the facial area shows a textured, uneven finish. The design is both minimalist and mechanical, evoking the aesthetics of steampunk or retro-futuristic art. This piece exemplifies creativity in transforming everyday metallic objects into an anthropomorphic figure.

Name/Title

Knight with Tall Helmet made by Josephine Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1640

Description

A 3 inch beaded Knight doll with silver armor and a ball bead chest plate. On his head is a tall silver helmet. He is laying on a black background with gold corners. 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.