Translucent Red Beaded Man with Clear Hat made by Josephine Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays a small handcrafted figurine made of beads, designed to resemble a person. The head is a round white bead with painted details depicting facial features, and it is topped with a small red hat. The body consists of red and translucent beads, creatively arranged to form a torso, arms, and legs. The arms are composed of dark red beads, while the legs are made of long red beads with small beads at the joints, giving it an articulated look. Strands or loops are visible, likely for hanging or attaching the figure, and the entire piece rests on a flat, beige background, highlighting its vibrant colors and craftsmanship.

The image displays a small handcrafted figurine made of beads, designed to resemble a person. The head is a round white bead with painted details depicting facial features, and it is topped with a small red hat. The body consists of red and translucent beads, creatively arranged to form a torso, arms, and legs. The arms are composed of dark red beads, while the legs are made of long red beads with small beads at the joints, giving it an articulated look. Strands or loops are visible, likely for hanging or attaching the figure, and the entire piece rests on a flat, beige background, highlighting its vibrant colors and craftsmanship.

Name/Title

Translucent Red Beaded Man with Clear Hat made by Josephine Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1620

Description

A 2 inch beaded doll with red translucent beads for his shirt and pants. He has clear beads for his hands, feet, and collar. On his head is a red button hat with a clear bead on top.his head is turned towards the right. 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.