Woman with Purple Dress Doll made by Josephine Smith Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a small, intricately designed doll dressed in a vintage-style outfit. The doll is wearing a mauve dress with lace and ribbon accents, including a detailed bodice with a purple corset design. Her outfit is complemented by a matching bonnet, tied with a purple ribbon that extends behind her. In one of her hands, she holds a delicate parasol made with a small floral fabric and a gold string. The doll's face is painted with a serene expression, and her dark hair falls in loose curls around her shoulders. Her legs are adorned with lace stockings and small black shoes. She is placed against a textured white background, which highlights the intricate details and soft colors of her ensemble.

The image depicts a small, intricately designed doll dressed in a vintage-style outfit. The doll is wearing a mauve dress with lace and ribbon accents, including a detailed bodice with a purple corset design. Her outfit is complemented by a matching bonnet, tied with a purple ribbon that extends behind her. In one of her hands, she holds a delicate parasol made with a small floral fabric and a gold string. The doll's face is painted with a serene expression, and her dark hair falls in loose curls around her shoulders. Her legs are adorned with lace stockings and small black shoes. She is placed against a textured white background, which highlights the intricate details and soft colors of her ensemble.

Name/Title

Woman with Purple Dress Doll made by Josephine Smith Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1566

Description

One four inch cloth doll with black hair wearing a mauve dress with purple ribbon around the waist, white-laced collar, and purple-laced bonnet. Doll is holding a pink and purple cloth parasol in one hand. 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.