Multi shades of Blue Beaded Doll in Hat made by Josephine Smith Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a charming handmade ornament depicting a figure crafted from various beads, against a textured background. The figure has a painted face on a round bead for a head, wearing a small blue hat with a silver accent. Its upper body is constructed from blue beads, with arms made of small beads and wire loops, suggesting hands. The figure's attire is composed of shiny blue beads and silver elements, with a combination of round and elongated beads forming the torso and limbs. The legs are made of light-colored disks and translucent beads as feet, giving it a whimsical appearance. A loop of string is attached to the top, indicating it can be hung as a decoration.

The image features a charming handmade ornament depicting a figure crafted from various beads, against a textured background. The figure has a painted face on a round bead for a head, wearing a small blue hat with a silver accent. Its upper body is constructed from blue beads, with arms made of small beads and wire loops, suggesting hands. The figure's attire is composed of shiny blue beads and silver elements, with a combination of round and elongated beads forming the torso and limbs. The legs are made of light-colored disks and translucent beads as feet, giving it a whimsical appearance. A loop of string is attached to the top, indicating it can be hung as a decoration.

Name/Title

Multi shades of Blue Beaded Doll in Hat made by Josephine Smith Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1599

Description

2 inch man with stern face wearing a turquoise hat, sky blue shirt with turquoise sleeves, and striped baby blue pants with light socks. 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.