Cartoon Plaque with Crying Mouse from Rev. Ross McClellan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a vintage comic-style illustration on a worn piece of wood. A character wearing a hat and apron stands with their arms crossed, appearing unimpressed, while looking at a small, sorrowful mouse holding a bowl and spoon. The mouse sits on its hind legs, seemingly begging for food, with a tear in its eye. A broom and a few books are nearby the character, suggesting a context of tidiness or housekeeping. Surrounding plants add to the domestic setting. The caption reads: "Tears will get you nowhere. We already have a church mouse," adding humor by implying that the household already accommodates a mouse, known for being lean and frugal.

The image depicts a vintage comic-style illustration on a worn piece of wood. A character wearing a hat and apron stands with their arms crossed, appearing unimpressed, while looking at a small, sorrowful mouse holding a bowl and spoon. The mouse sits on its hind legs, seemingly begging for food, with a tear in its eye. A broom and a few books are nearby the character, suggesting a context of tidiness or housekeeping. Surrounding plants add to the domestic setting. The caption reads: "Tears will get you nowhere. We already have a church mouse," adding humor by implying that the household already accommodates a mouse, known for being lean and frugal.

Name/Title

Cartoon Plaque with Crying Mouse from Rev. Ross McClellan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1760

Description

A cartoon decopage on a gold plaque depicting a man with his arms folded and a crying mouse. Text at the bottom reads, "tears will get you nowhere. We already have a church 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.