Man in Colorful Sweater and Beret made by Josephine Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a whimsical figurine crafted from a variety of colorful beads arranged to resemble a person, with the body made from an oval bead featuring a swirl of multicolored patterns, and arms and legs comprising elongated beads in shades of turquoise and multicolored designs; the head is represented by a small, round bead with painted facial features depicting eyes and a mouth, topped with a green cap bead, creating an overall playful and artistic appearance, all placed against a bright red circular background that enhances the vivid colors of the figurine, offering a striking contrast that serves to highlight the intricate beadwork and playful character of this unique handcrafted item, which also suggests potential as a decorative accessory or artistic piece, and evokes a sense of creativity and charm, making it an engaging and eye-catching visual composition.

The image shows a whimsical figurine crafted from a variety of colorful beads arranged to resemble a person, with the body made from an oval bead featuring a swirl of multicolored patterns, and arms and legs comprising elongated beads in shades of turquoise and multicolored designs; the head is represented by a small, round bead with painted facial features depicting eyes and a mouth, topped with a green cap bead, creating an overall playful and artistic appearance, all placed against a bright red circular background that enhances the vivid colors of the figurine, offering a striking contrast that serves to highlight the intricate beadwork and playful character of this unique handcrafted item, which also suggests potential as a decorative accessory or artistic piece, and evokes a sense of creativity and charm, making it an engaging and eye-catching visual composition.

Name/Title

Man in Colorful Sweater and Beret made by Josephine Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1636

Description

A 3 inch beaded doll laying on a red circle background wearing a colorful bead sweater with light blue pants with flowers. On his head is a green bead beret. 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.