Lima Bean Magnet Mouse from Rev. Ross McClellan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a small, creatively crafted object resembling a mouse, placed on a white, textured surface. The mouse is composed of a pale, almond-shaped body, possibly made from a natural material like wood or a seed. Its eyes appear to be small, dark beads, and its nose is a shiny, metal bead. The ears are represented by two small, round, beige elements protruding from the top of the head. The tail is a thin, curved piece, likely made from flexible material, extending from the rear of the body. Thin black threads represent the whiskers and legs, giving the object a quaint, handmade appearance. The textured background suggests a natural context, adding an interesting contrast to the artistic, miniature sculpture of the mouse, showcasing a blend of creativity and simplicity in its design.

The image depicts a small, creatively crafted object resembling a mouse, placed on a white, textured surface. The mouse is composed of a pale, almond-shaped body, possibly made from a natural material like wood or a seed. Its eyes appear to be small, dark beads, and its nose is a shiny, metal bead. The ears are represented by two small, round, beige elements protruding from the top of the head. The tail is a thin, curved piece, likely made from flexible material, extending from the rear of the body. Thin black threads represent the whiskers and legs, giving the object a quaint, handmade appearance. The textured background suggests a natural context, adding an interesting contrast to the artistic, miniature sculpture of the mouse, showcasing a blend of creativity and simplicity in its design.

Name/Title

Lima Bean Magnet Mouse from Rev. Ross McClellan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1935

Description

Lima bean mouse with a magnet on the bottom. Mouse has corn ears and a silver bead nose with black 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.