Grey Clay Mouse from Rev. Ross McClellan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image captures a small, handcrafted sculpture resembling an animal, possibly a mouse, made from a gray, clay-like material, set on a textured, light-colored surface, with simplistic features such as a round snout, small black eyes, and one ear prominently visible while a string is wrapped around it, giving the impression of a rustic, homemade piece that exudes a charmingly imperfect and endearing quality, reflecting artistic creativity and simplicity; despite its rough texture and somewhat worn appearance with faint patches possibly indicating age or wear, this object stands out against the subtle backdrop, evoking a sense of warmth and nostalgia, inviting viewers to appreciate the beauty found in handcrafted art and the uniqueness inherent in handmade items, each telling its own story, driven by the imagination and intentions behind their creation.

The image captures a small, handcrafted sculpture resembling an animal, possibly a mouse, made from a gray, clay-like material, set on a textured, light-colored surface, with simplistic features such as a round snout, small black eyes, and one ear prominently visible while a string is wrapped around it, giving the impression of a rustic, homemade piece that exudes a charmingly imperfect and endearing quality, reflecting artistic creativity and simplicity; despite its rough texture and somewhat worn appearance with faint patches possibly indicating age or wear, this object stands out against the subtle backdrop, evoking a sense of warmth and nostalgia, inviting viewers to appreciate the beauty found in handcrafted art and the uniqueness inherent in handmade items, each telling its own story, driven by the imagination and intentions behind their creation.

Name/Title

Grey Clay Mouse from Rev. Ross McClellan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1743

Description

Painted grey clay mouse with no tail. 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.