Grey Groom Cloth Mouse from Rev. Ross McClellan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a handmade stuffed toy resembling a mouse, crafted from gray fabric with visible stitching along the top, creating a seam that adds to its handmade charm. The mouse features black, circular eyes made from sewn-on material, lending it a simplistic yet endearing appearance. A piece of red yarn is creatively tied at the front, simulating a set of whiskers that contrast vividly against the gray fabric, adding an element of playful color. A white string wraps around the middle, perhaps for decorative purposes or to maintain its shape. The setting appears to be a textured white surface, which complements and highlights the toy mouse without drawing attention away from it. The overall composition underscores a sense of whimsy and attention to detail, characteristic of crafted toys intended to entertain and engage, possibly serving as a playful item for children or a pet. This quaint representation effectively captures a light-hearted moment, conveying warmth and creativity through simple materials and design.

The image shows a handmade stuffed toy resembling a mouse, crafted from gray fabric with visible stitching along the top, creating a seam that adds to its handmade charm. The mouse features black, circular eyes made from sewn-on material, lending it a simplistic yet endearing appearance. A piece of red yarn is creatively tied at the front, simulating a set of whiskers that contrast vividly against the gray fabric, adding an element of playful color. A white string wraps around the middle, perhaps for decorative purposes or to maintain its shape. The setting appears to be a textured white surface, which complements and highlights the toy mouse without drawing attention away from it. The overall composition underscores a sense of whimsy and attention to detail, characteristic of crafted toys intended to entertain and engage, possibly serving as a playful item for children or a pet. This quaint representation effectively captures a light-hearted moment, conveying warmth and creativity through simple materials and design.

Name/Title

Grey Groom Cloth Mouse from Rev. Ross McClellan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1837B

Description

A Grey cloth mouse with red whiskers and a yellow 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.