Candle Mouse

Object/Artifact

-

St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a small, cute figurine of a white mouse wearing a red winter hat and a green scarf, holding a red book that suggests it's singing or caroling, set against a textured white surface that creates a cozy and festive atmosphere typical of holiday decorations. The mouse's facial expression is cheerful and endearing, with intricately painted black eyes and a smiling mouth, bringing an element of warmth and joy. The red hat is snugly fitted over the mouse's large ears, which are distinctively round, adding to the whimsical charm of the figurine. The entire piece is sculpted and painted with exquisite detail, capturing a sense of festive cheer and evoking an image of joyful times, possibly reminiscent of Christmas or winter holidays. The vibrant colors of the hat and scarf contrast nicely with the bright white body of the mouse, emphasizing the playful and animated character of the decoration.

The image shows a small, cute figurine of a white mouse wearing a red winter hat and a green scarf, holding a red book that suggests it's singing or caroling, set against a textured white surface that creates a cozy and festive atmosphere typical of holiday decorations. The mouse's facial expression is cheerful and endearing, with intricately painted black eyes and a smiling mouth, bringing an element of warmth and joy. The red hat is snugly fitted over the mouse's large ears, which are distinctively round, adding to the whimsical charm of the figurine. The entire piece is sculpted and painted with exquisite detail, capturing a sense of festive cheer and evoking an image of joyful times, possibly reminiscent of Christmas or winter holidays. The vibrant colors of the hat and scarf contrast nicely with the bright white body of the mouse, emphasizing the playful and animated character of the decoration.

Name/Title

Candle Mouse

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1772

Description

Red, white, and green "choir" candle mouse. 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.