Yawning School Boy Doll made by Josephine Smith Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a small handcrafted doll with a wooden head and limbs, wearing a burgundy felt outfit that includes a dress and a hat with red detailing, giving it a distinctive and charming appearance. The doll has simple facial features drawn on its round head, conveying a whimsical expression. In one hand, it holds a stack of small, multicolored fabric pieces, possibly representing flags or books, while its other arm is raised, suggesting a dynamic and lively pose. The background consists of a textured, off-white surface that highlights the doll's vibrant colors.

The image depicts a small handcrafted doll with a wooden head and limbs, wearing a burgundy felt outfit that includes a dress and a hat with red detailing, giving it a distinctive and charming appearance. The doll has simple facial features drawn on its round head, conveying a whimsical expression. In one hand, it holds a stack of small, multicolored fabric pieces, possibly representing flags or books, while its other arm is raised, suggesting a dynamic and lively pose. The background consists of a textured, off-white surface that highlights the doll's vibrant colors.

Name/Title

Yawning School Boy Doll made by Josephine Smith Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1582

Description

4 inch doll made of wooden beads and maroon felt. Boy is holding 4 multicolored books in his right hand and is stretching his arms outwards as he yawns. 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.