Man with Red Hair and Hat Doll made by Josephine Smith Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays a vintage-style cloth doll featuring an intricately detailed outfit that includes a textured hat, possibly made of felt, and elaborate clothing such as a shirt adorned with delicate lace and embellished with small blue beads. The doll's pants are a light, possibly linen material, complemented by decorative elements like a brown braided belt and small metallic touches at the cuffs. The figure is positioned against a textured, light-colored backdrop and holds a small object, potentially an accessory, close to its torso. The overall design suggests a whimsical, old-world charm, with attention to detail apparent in the careful stitching and choice of materials.

The image displays a vintage-style cloth doll featuring an intricately detailed outfit that includes a textured hat, possibly made of felt, and elaborate clothing such as a shirt adorned with delicate lace and embellished with small blue beads. The doll's pants are a light, possibly linen material, complemented by decorative elements like a brown braided belt and small metallic touches at the cuffs. The figure is positioned against a textured, light-colored backdrop and holds a small object, potentially an accessory, close to its torso. The overall design suggests a whimsical, old-world charm, with attention to detail apparent in the careful stitching and choice of materials.

Name/Title

Man with Red Hair and Hat Doll made by Josephine Smith Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1568

Description

One five inch cloth doll with red hair wearing a gray felt hat, gray jacket with blue beaded buttons and white-laced cuffs, gray, tattered pants, and braided thread belt. Doll is holding a white dog with brown spots in one arm, and a rose in the other hand. 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.