Lord Grant Me Patience Plaque from Rev. Ross McClellan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a small, sculpted figurine featuring a mouse poised next to a sizable wedge of Swiss cheese, both crafted from a material that appears to resemble weathered stone or ceramic. The mouse is meticulously detailed, with its tail gently curving around its body, and it is positioned in a way that suggests it is eagerly anticipating a bite of the cheese, whose surface is dotted with characteristic holes, enhancing its realism. The entire scene sits atop a rectangular base that bears a humorous inscription in yellowish lettering, reading, "Lord, grant me patience--but I want it right now!" This phrase adds a playful touch, perhaps reflecting the common human sentiment of impatient longing, cleverly mirrored by the mouse’s seemingly desperate eagerness to indulge in its cheesy prize. The overall effect of the figurine combines whimsy and humor, making it a charming decorative piece that might be used to evoke a smile from those who view it.

The image depicts a small, sculpted figurine featuring a mouse poised next to a sizable wedge of Swiss cheese, both crafted from a material that appears to resemble weathered stone or ceramic. The mouse is meticulously detailed, with its tail gently curving around its body, and it is positioned in a way that suggests it is eagerly anticipating a bite of the cheese, whose surface is dotted with characteristic holes, enhancing its realism. The entire scene sits atop a rectangular base that bears a humorous inscription in yellowish lettering, reading, "Lord, grant me patience--but I want it right now!" This phrase adds a playful touch, perhaps reflecting the common human sentiment of impatient longing, cleverly mirrored by the mouse’s seemingly desperate eagerness to indulge in its cheesy prize. The overall effect of the figurine combines whimsy and humor, making it a charming decorative piece that might be used to evoke a smile from those who view it.

Name/Title

"Lord Grant Me Patience" Plaque from Rev. Ross McClellan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1757b

Description

A tan-colored abbey press plaque depicting a mouse with a cheese wedge and the words on the side, "Lord, grant me patience-- but I want it right now!" 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.