White Scallop Shaped Beaded Lady Doll made by Josephine Smith Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a handmade ornament consisting of various beads and materials arranged to resemble a whimsical figure. The ornament features a head made of a bead painted with a smiling face, adorned with a black hat embellished with small red decorations. The arms and legs are formed from elongated ivory-colored beads with red tips, creating the appearance of hands and feet. The body comprises three scalloped, circular beads stacked to suggest layers of clothing or a dress. A looped string is attached to the top of the hat, allowing the ornament to be hung. The background is a plain, soft gray surface that highlights the ornament’s intricate details and playful design.

The image depicts a handmade ornament consisting of various beads and materials arranged to resemble a whimsical figure. The ornament features a head made of a bead painted with a smiling face, adorned with a black hat embellished with small red decorations. The arms and legs are formed from elongated ivory-colored beads with red tips, creating the appearance of hands and feet. The body comprises three scalloped, circular beads stacked to suggest layers of clothing or a dress. A looped string is attached to the top of the hat, allowing the ornament to be hung. The background is a plain, soft gray surface that highlights the ornament’s intricate details and playful design.

Name/Title

White Scallop Shaped Beaded Lady Doll made by Josephine Smith Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1583

Description

2 1/2 inch doll dressed in white beaded dress reaching her feet which have on red shoes. She also has a matching black and red hat. Her right arm is extended upwards and is smiling. 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.