Brown Chestnut Seed Mouse from Rev. Ross McClellan

Object/Artifact

-

St. Joseph Museums

The image showcases a small, creative craft resembling a mouse, made from a chestnut. The chestnut forms the body of the mouse, with added features to enhance its appearance. It has two rounded, mottled ears attached to the top and a googly eye affixed to one side, giving it a playful look. A small yellow bead or dot acts as the nose, while two thin black wires protrude from below it, mimicking whiskers. The mouse is set on a textured, light-colored surface that contrasts with its dark brown body, highlighting the whimsical and imaginative nature of this handmade creation.

The image showcases a small, creative craft resembling a mouse, made from a chestnut. The chestnut forms the body of the mouse, with added features to enhance its appearance. It has two rounded, mottled ears attached to the top and a googly eye affixed to one side, giving it a playful look. A small yellow bead or dot acts as the nose, while two thin black wires protrude from below it, mimicking whiskers. The mouse is set on a textured, light-colored surface that contrasts with its dark brown body, highlighting the whimsical and imaginative nature of this handmade creation.

Name/Title

Brown Chestnut Seed Mouse from Rev. Ross McClellan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1972

Description

Mouse made from a brown chestnut seed. Mouse has a yellow nose, tan ears, and one missing eyes. 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.