Colonial Mouse

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a small figurine of a mouse, dressed in a historical costume reminiscent of a colonial-era soldier. The mouse is painted with vibrant colors, primarily blue, white, and red, featuring a black hat with white trim. It stands on a rounded, grassy base with an expression of surprise or alarm, characterized by wide eyes and an open mouth. The figurine is detailed with black boots and red cuffs, and a tag is attached, indicating it might be a collectible or decorative item. The background consists of a textured, light-colored surface typical of a display or storage setting in a retail environment. The figurine's posture, with its hands on its head, adds an element of whimsy and character, suggesting it might be part of a themed series or collection. Its playful and nostalgic design appeals to those interested in unique or vintage-style decorative pieces.

The image depicts a small figurine of a mouse, dressed in a historical costume reminiscent of a colonial-era soldier. The mouse is painted with vibrant colors, primarily blue, white, and red, featuring a black hat with white trim. It stands on a rounded, grassy base with an expression of surprise or alarm, characterized by wide eyes and an open mouth. The figurine is detailed with black boots and red cuffs, and a tag is attached, indicating it might be a collectible or decorative item. The background consists of a textured, light-colored surface typical of a display or storage setting in a retail environment. The figurine's posture, with its hands on its head, adds an element of whimsy and character, suggesting it might be part of a themed series or collection. Its playful and nostalgic design appeals to those interested in unique or vintage-style decorative pieces.

Name/Title

Colonial Mouse

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1845

Description

White Mouse wearing an American Revolution uniform standing on a grass platform. 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.