Lima Bean Mouse with Magnet from Rev. Ross McClellan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

In this image, there is a creatively crafted small ant-like figure made using various materials. The body appears to be made from a light-colored, oval-shaped seed, possibly a bean, while the head is represented by two yellow peanuts, cleverly mimicking an ant's segmented body. The antennae are crafted from black string or thread, originating from the front of the figure, and a small brown bead is used to create an eye-like feature, enhancing the lifelike appearance of the ant. This entire composition rests on a textured, white background, possibly a piece of foam or fabric, which adds a contrasting surface that highlights the details and colors of the ant figure, exuding a sense of creativity and resourcefulness in utilizing everyday materials to mimic an insect.

In this image, there is a creatively crafted small ant-like figure made using various materials. The body appears to be made from a light-colored, oval-shaped seed, possibly a bean, while the head is represented by two yellow peanuts, cleverly mimicking an ant's segmented body. The antennae are crafted from black string or thread, originating from the front of the figure, and a small brown bead is used to create an eye-like feature, enhancing the lifelike appearance of the ant. This entire composition rests on a textured, white background, possibly a piece of foam or fabric, which adds a contrasting surface that highlights the details and colors of the ant figure, exuding a sense of creativity and resourcefulness in utilizing everyday materials to mimic an insect.

Name/Title

Lima Bean Mouse with Magnet from Rev. Ross McClellan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1950

Description

Lima bean mouse with corn ears, a brown bead nose, and 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.