Woman with Pink Swimsuit Pipe-Cleaner Doll made by Josephine Smith Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a small, handcrafted doll made from wire and fabric materials. The figure is designed to resemble a person, featuring a soft body with beige piping for limbs and head, while the hair appears to be crafted from a dark brown material, styled in a short, sculpted manner. The face is adorned with painted features, including closed eyes and red circular cheeks, giving it a lively and expressive appearance. The doll is dressed in a pink outfit that consists of a top and shorts, complemented by a beige belt secured with a small decorative element in the center. Notably, a white string is attached to one of its legs, suggesting it may serve as part of a hanging ornament or be used to suspend the figure in a particular setting. The background consists of a textured white surface, which resembles a cushioning or packaging material, providing a neutral stage for the doll to be displayed.

The image depicts a small, handcrafted doll made from wire and fabric materials. The figure is designed to resemble a person, featuring a soft body with beige piping for limbs and head, while the hair appears to be crafted from a dark brown material, styled in a short, sculpted manner. The face is adorned with painted features, including closed eyes and red circular cheeks, giving it a lively and expressive appearance. The doll is dressed in a pink outfit that consists of a top and shorts, complemented by a beige belt secured with a small decorative element in the center. Notably, a white string is attached to one of its legs, suggesting it may serve as part of a hanging ornament or be used to suspend the figure in a particular setting. The background consists of a textured white surface, which resembles a cushioning or packaging material, providing a neutral stage for the doll to be displayed.

Name/Title

Woman with Pink Swimsuit Pipe-Cleaner Doll made by Josephine Smith Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1562

Description

One three inch woman pipe-cleaner doll with black hair and red cheeks wearing a bright pink, two-piece swimsuit and a brown swim-cap. 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.