Furry Grey Mouse from Rev. Ross McClellan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a small, plush toy mouse designed for pets, particularly cats, to play with. The toy is covered in soft, light gray fur with a texture akin to felt, giving it a fluffy and inviting appearance. Its body is elongated, mimicking the shape of a real mouse, and it is equipped with two prominent felt ears that extend to the sides. The eyes of the toy are represented by small, round black beads, adding a slightly realistic touch to its otherwise simple face. A long, thin tail, made of a smooth material, extends from the back, completing the typical mouse silhouette. The entire toy rests on a surface that resembles cushioned fabric or textured foam, which provides a stark contrast to the toy’s muted gray color, enhancing its visibility and emphasizing the softness and tactile appeal that would likely attract the attention of a curious cat.

The image features a small, plush toy mouse designed for pets, particularly cats, to play with. The toy is covered in soft, light gray fur with a texture akin to felt, giving it a fluffy and inviting appearance. Its body is elongated, mimicking the shape of a real mouse, and it is equipped with two prominent felt ears that extend to the sides. The eyes of the toy are represented by small, round black beads, adding a slightly realistic touch to its otherwise simple face. A long, thin tail, made of a smooth material, extends from the back, completing the typical mouse silhouette. The entire toy rests on a surface that resembles cushioned fabric or textured foam, which provides a stark contrast to the toy’s muted gray color, enhancing its visibility and emphasizing the softness and tactile appeal that would likely attract the attention of a curious cat.

Name/Title

Furry Grey Mouse from Rev. Ross McClellan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1939

Description

Furry grey mouse with felt tail and ears. Mouse has black fabric eyes and white whiskers. 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.