Thimble Doll Made by Josephine Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image showcases a unique, handmade figure constructed from various metal objects and displayed within a gold-edged picture frame. The figure has a yellow face with painted features and wears a small metal hat. Its torso appears to be crafted from a thimble marked "TATUM," while its arms and legs consist of gold-colored bullet casings, with hands detailed to hold a small charm shaped like a horseshoe. The background is an oval light gray card, providing contrast to the metallic materials used in the figure's construction.

The image showcases a unique, handmade figure constructed from various metal objects and displayed within a gold-edged picture frame. The figure has a yellow face with painted features and wears a small metal hat. Its torso appears to be crafted from a thimble marked "TATUM," while its arms and legs consist of gold-colored bullet casings, with hands detailed to hold a small charm shaped like a horseshoe. The background is an oval light gray card, providing contrast to the metallic materials used in the figure's construction.

Name/Title

"Thimble Doll" Made by Josephine Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1607

Description

A 3 inch doll made from gold colored thimbles. He has a yellow face and is wearing a gold hat. In his hands is a gold horseshoe and 4 leaf clover charm. He is attached to a yellow and gold frame. 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.