Drawing by Sara

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a child's drawing on an aged piece of paper featuring a simple, whimsical portrait of a smiling figure with wavy hair and a big bow on top. The face is drawn with large circular eyes, rosy cheeks, and a smiling mouth. The figure wears what looks like a gown, with small shoes peeking out underneath. On the dress, there is the handwritten message, "I love you," and to the right appears the phrase, "Daughter Sara," indicating a personal and heartfelt message. The drawing, with its endearing simplicity and evident innocence, conveys a sense of cherished affection and nostalgia, capturing a moment filled with love and care. The paper's worn appearance adds a vintage charm, giving the piece a treasured, timeless quality.

The image shows a child's drawing on an aged piece of paper featuring a simple, whimsical portrait of a smiling figure with wavy hair and a big bow on top. The face is drawn with large circular eyes, rosy cheeks, and a smiling mouth. The figure wears what looks like a gown, with small shoes peeking out underneath. On the dress, there is the handwritten message, "I love you," and to the right appears the phrase, "Daughter Sara," indicating a personal and heartfelt message. The drawing, with its endearing simplicity and evident innocence, conveys a sense of cherished affection and nostalgia, capturing a moment filled with love and care. The paper's worn appearance adds a vintage charm, giving the piece a treasured, timeless quality.

Name/Title

Drawing by Sara

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1768C

Description

Portrait of a lady mouse drawn by a Sara. 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.