Grey Red Bowtie Mouse Ornament from Rev. Ross McClellan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image showcases a whimsical felt ornament in the shape of a mouse lying on a textured white surface. The mouse has large, rounded ears and a small black nose that gives it a charming look. It has expressive painted eyes, complete with long, upward-curving lashes, and a happy smile subtly hinted at by the stitching. The mouse is wearing a bright red scarf around its neck, adding a pop of color to its gray body. Attached to the mouse's back is a rolled-up red cloth, secured with a light blue string, resembling a miniature bundle or package. Beside the mouse, there is a handwritten label reading "3.16.88, flocked, sew red tail/orna," suggesting details or a date related to the ornament's crafting or inventory. This mouse ornament, with its soft texture and delicate details, embodies a playful and nostalgic charm, likely designed for decorative use during festive seasons.

The image showcases a whimsical felt ornament in the shape of a mouse lying on a textured white surface. The mouse has large, rounded ears and a small black nose that gives it a charming look. It has expressive painted eyes, complete with long, upward-curving lashes, and a happy smile subtly hinted at by the stitching. The mouse is wearing a bright red scarf around its neck, adding a pop of color to its gray body. Attached to the mouse's back is a rolled-up red cloth, secured with a light blue string, resembling a miniature bundle or package. Beside the mouse, there is a handwritten label reading "3.16.88, flocked, sew red tail/orna," suggesting details or a date related to the ornament's crafting or inventory. This mouse ornament, with its soft texture and delicate details, embodies a playful and nostalgic charm, likely designed for decorative use during festive seasons.

Name/Title

Grey Red Bowtie Mouse Ornament from Rev. Ross McClellan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3 1686

Description

Grey flocked mouse with red felt bow tie and a red bunch of fabric tied to its pipe cleaner tail. Mouse has white tuft of hair on top of his head. 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.