Lady in Flower Hat with White Dress made by Josephine Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image showcases a handmade figurine crafted from small beads on a red background. The beads are arranged to create the shape of a person wearing a dress, with white beads forming the body and legs and smaller beads depicting arms and facial features. The head has detailed features with artistic embellishments like flowers or decorations on top. Additionally, there is a visible piece of string attached, suggesting a charm or pendant function. The contrast between the white beaded figure and the red background highlights the intricate design and craftsmanship. Overall, it presents as a delicate and creative piece of beadwork art.

The image showcases a handmade figurine crafted from small beads on a red background. The beads are arranged to create the shape of a person wearing a dress, with white beads forming the body and legs and smaller beads depicting arms and facial features. The head has detailed features with artistic embellishments like flowers or decorations on top. Additionally, there is a visible piece of string attached, suggesting a charm or pendant function. The contrast between the white beaded figure and the red background highlights the intricate design and craftsmanship. Overall, it presents as a delicate and creative piece of beadwork art.

Name/Title

Lady in Flower Hat with White Dress made by Josephine Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1633

Description

A 3 inch beaded doll laying on a red circle background. She is wearing a white dress with tan shoes and on her head is a tan button hat with flowers on top. She also has flowers on her neck. 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.