1/2 Walnut Santa Mouse

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

This image shows a handcrafted ornament resembling a small mouse, made from a brown, walnut shell. The mouse has a red felt hat with a white pom-pom on top, giving it a festive appearance. Its face is adorned with painted, large black and white eyes and whiskers, adding to its cute and playful charm. The ornament is placed against a textured, light-colored surface that provides a subtle background, enhancing the visibility of the mouse. Additionally, black string-like whiskers extend from its nose, and a bit of black is visible near one side of the hat, possibly representing an ear or additional detail. This whimsical and creative homemade decoration captures a charming holiday spirit.

This image shows a handcrafted ornament resembling a small mouse, made from a brown, walnut shell. The mouse has a red felt hat with a white pom-pom on top, giving it a festive appearance. Its face is adorned with painted, large black and white eyes and whiskers, adding to its cute and playful charm. The ornament is placed against a textured, light-colored surface that provides a subtle background, enhancing the visibility of the mouse. Additionally, black string-like whiskers extend from its nose, and a bit of black is visible near one side of the hat, possibly representing an ear or additional detail. This whimsical and creative homemade decoration captures a charming holiday spirit.

Name/Title

1/2 Walnut Santa Mouse

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1706

Description

Mouse made of half a walnut shell wearing a red Santa hat. From a collection of dolls by Reverend C. Ross McClellan containing approximately 400 mice of varying sizes, shapes, and styles, from the Doll Museum Collection.