Petite Woman With Blue Bonnet Doll made by Josephine Smith Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a small, intricately crafted doll dressed in a period-style outfit made of fabric. The doll features detailed facial features and hair styled beneath a bonnet. It wears a layered dress, with the top layer rendered in a soft pink fabric, creating a flowing skirt. There is blue ribbon detailing around the bodice, adding a touch of contrast to the overall appearance. The background is a textured white material, likely a protective surface, which adds texture to the scene. The craftsmanship suggests a vintage or historical theme, with attention to the details in both the attire and physical attributes of the figure, including the facial expressions and accessories. The doll's delicate hands and feet are slightly visible, indicating careful consideration in its construction. The combination of colors and the style of the attire create an impression of elegance and nostalgia, capturing the essence of an era gone by.

The image shows a small, intricately crafted doll dressed in a period-style outfit made of fabric. The doll features detailed facial features and hair styled beneath a bonnet. It wears a layered dress, with the top layer rendered in a soft pink fabric, creating a flowing skirt. There is blue ribbon detailing around the bodice, adding a touch of contrast to the overall appearance. The background is a textured white material, likely a protective surface, which adds texture to the scene. The craftsmanship suggests a vintage or historical theme, with attention to the details in both the attire and physical attributes of the figure, including the facial expressions and accessories. The doll's delicate hands and feet are slightly visible, indicating careful consideration in its construction. The combination of colors and the style of the attire create an impression of elegance and nostalgia, capturing the essence of an era gone by.

Name/Title

Petite Woman With Blue Bonnet Doll made by Josephine Smith Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1557

Description

Three inch auburn haired doll wearing a pink gown with blue thread crisscrossed around her waist. The same blue thread can be found in her bonnet. Left hand includes white parasol. 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.