Baby Mouse in Walnut Basket from Rev. Ross McClellan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a small, creatively crafted figurine of a baby wrapped snugly in a red cloth with white patterns, nestled inside a half walnut shell. The walnut shell cradles the baby, giving it a cozy appearance. A tiny, round, brown bead forms the baby's head, with a white felt piece as the hat or hair. A red string is attached, possibly for hanging as an ornament. This miniature scene is placed against a textured, cushioned white background, creating a delightful contrast and emphasizing the intricate details and the careful craftsmanship of the tiny creation, making it a charming and imaginative representation.

The image shows a small, creatively crafted figurine of a baby wrapped snugly in a red cloth with white patterns, nestled inside a half walnut shell. The walnut shell cradles the baby, giving it a cozy appearance. A tiny, round, brown bead forms the baby's head, with a white felt piece as the hat or hair. A red string is attached, possibly for hanging as an ornament. This miniature scene is placed against a textured, cushioned white background, creating a delightful contrast and emphasizing the intricate details and the careful craftsmanship of the tiny creation, making it a charming and imaginative representation.

Name/Title

Baby Mouse in Walnut Basket from Rev. Ross McClellan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1651

Description

A baby mouse with an acorn head and grey felt ears. It is laying inside a walnut shell as a basket with red yarn handle and a red cotton blanket with white flowers. 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.