Dough Mouse from Rev. Ross McClellan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image showcases a charming and small sculpture of a mouse, crafted from a light-colored clay or similar material, complete with large round ears, a small nose, and detailed facial features like whiskers created with small clay lines; the mouse figure appears to be sitting with its tiny legs and feet tucked in, and its little arms are folded in front of it as if in a calm or contented posture, while a thin white string is attached to it, possibly for hanging or decorative purposes, all beautifully set against a speckled textured background that enhances the delicate and whimsical nature of the sculpture.

The image showcases a charming and small sculpture of a mouse, crafted from a light-colored clay or similar material, complete with large round ears, a small nose, and detailed facial features like whiskers created with small clay lines; the mouse figure appears to be sitting with its tiny legs and feet tucked in, and its little arms are folded in front of it as if in a calm or contented posture, while a thin white string is attached to it, possibly for hanging or decorative purposes, all beautifully set against a speckled textured background that enhances the delicate and whimsical nature of the sculpture.

Name/Title

Dough Mouse from Rev. Ross McClellan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1923

Description

Mouse made from bread dough. 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.