Lady in Red with Black Muff made by Josephine Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image showcases a small, handcrafted figure made predominantly from red beads arranged to form a body, arms, and legs, with a distinctive conical headpiece. The figure is designed as a clown or jester, evident by its exaggerated features, including a painted face with black and white details. Its hands hold a spherical black object, adding a contrasting element to the predominantly red attire. The figure appears to be set against a crinkled, reflective gold background that enhances the vibrant colors of the beads, giving a festive and whimsical appearance to the entire composition.

The image showcases a small, handcrafted figure made predominantly from red beads arranged to form a body, arms, and legs, with a distinctive conical headpiece. The figure is designed as a clown or jester, evident by its exaggerated features, including a painted face with black and white details. Its hands hold a spherical black object, adding a contrasting element to the predominantly red attire. The figure appears to be set against a crinkled, reflective gold background that enhances the vibrant colors of the beads, giving a festive and whimsical appearance to the entire composition.

Name/Title

Lady in Red with Black Muff made by Josephine Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1634

Description

A 3 inch beaded doll laying on a gold foil background. She is wearing a red dress. She has silver shoes and a gold cone hat on her head. In her hands is a black muff handwarmer. 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.