Woman in Dress with Black Lace Doll made by Josephine Smith Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts an intricately crafted, vintage-style doll dressed in an elegant cream dress adorned with delicate black lace overlays and intricate patterns. The doll's attire is complemented by a matching black lace bonnet decorated with a small, light-colored floral accent. Her rosy cheeks, subtle lip color, and simple painted features on the face give her a gentle expression. She holds a lace-trimmed accessory in her arms, while her legs protrude from beneath her outfit, clad in what appear to be tiny white stockings or shoes. The doll is positioned against a textured, light-colored background that highlights its intricate details, making this piece appear both classic and quaint.

The image depicts an intricately crafted, vintage-style doll dressed in an elegant cream dress adorned with delicate black lace overlays and intricate patterns. The doll's attire is complemented by a matching black lace bonnet decorated with a small, light-colored floral accent. Her rosy cheeks, subtle lip color, and simple painted features on the face give her a gentle expression. She holds a lace-trimmed accessory in her arms, while her legs protrude from beneath her outfit, clad in what appear to be tiny white stockings or shoes. The doll is positioned against a textured, light-colored background that highlights its intricate details, making this piece appear both classic and quaint.

Name/Title

Woman in Dress with Black Lace Doll made by Josephine Smith Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1531

Description

One five inch cloth doll dressed in a white dress with black lace, black-laced gloves and hat. 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.