Brown Shell Mouse from Rev. Ross McClellan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

This image features a craft made from seashells that resembles the head of a mouse, complete with distinct features like round, yellow eyes and large, upright ears. The shells have a natural speckled pattern, adding texture and a variety of brown tones to the creation. The upright ears are composed of wider, curved shells, while the eyes are made from spherical, glossy pieces. The entire composition sits against a neutral background, perhaps suggesting that it is a decorative piece. Its whimsical design showcases creativity in using natural materials to imitate a familiar animal shape.

This image features a craft made from seashells that resembles the head of a mouse, complete with distinct features like round, yellow eyes and large, upright ears. The shells have a natural speckled pattern, adding texture and a variety of brown tones to the creation. The upright ears are composed of wider, curved shells, while the eyes are made from spherical, glossy pieces. The entire composition sits against a neutral background, perhaps suggesting that it is a decorative piece. Its whimsical design showcases creativity in using natural materials to imitate a familiar animal shape.

Name/Title

Brown Shell Mouse from Rev. Ross McClellan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.2006

Description

Brown Mouse made from sea shells with yellow googly eyes and a red wire tail. 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.