Red Bead Doll with Lantern made by Josephine Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a handmade ornament fashioned into a figure with a whimsical design. The figure is composed of bright red beads of various shapes, forming its arms, legs, and torso. Its head is crafted from a small round bead with simple facial features drawn on, topped with a decorative top hat. The hat has a cylindrical shape with intricate patterns and a wide brim. The figure holds a small rectangular object resembling a suitcase in one hand, which is outlined in red and has a weathered appearance. Another bead accessory dangles from the other hand. The overall structure is secured with wire, and the figure's quirky posture and vibrant color give it a playful and artistic character, standing out against the plain, light blue background.

The image depicts a handmade ornament fashioned into a figure with a whimsical design. The figure is composed of bright red beads of various shapes, forming its arms, legs, and torso. Its head is crafted from a small round bead with simple facial features drawn on, topped with a decorative top hat. The hat has a cylindrical shape with intricate patterns and a wide brim. The figure holds a small rectangular object resembling a suitcase in one hand, which is outlined in red and has a weathered appearance. Another bead accessory dangles from the other hand. The overall structure is secured with wire, and the figure's quirky posture and vibrant color give it a playful and artistic character, standing out against the plain, light blue background.

Name/Title

Red Bead Doll with Lantern made by Josephine Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1628

Description

3 inch red bead doll with long torso and legs and short arms attached to a Grey cardboard circle. On his head is a gold and red top hat and in his right hand is a red and silver lantern. 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.