Metal Mouse on Orange Trap from Rev. Ross McClellan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a small, decorative mousetrap with a detailed metal figure of a mouse positioned as if it is sitting upright, clutching a tiny object close to its body, set against an orange base. The metal framework of the trap includes a coil spring mechanism, while the figure of the mouse is intricately designed with red and metallic hues to highlight specific details, such as its ears and clothing. This whimsical and artistic setup contrasts with the typical function of a mousetrap, serving instead as a novelty item rather than a practical tool for catching mice. The backdrop consists of a textured, speckled white surface, which complements the vivid color of the base and the metallic sheen of the mouse figure, accentuating the playful and unique characteristics of the piece. The positioning of the mouse and its expression give it a charismatic and imaginative quality, turning an otherwise mundane object into a piece of decorative art.

The image features a small, decorative mousetrap with a detailed metal figure of a mouse positioned as if it is sitting upright, clutching a tiny object close to its body, set against an orange base. The metal framework of the trap includes a coil spring mechanism, while the figure of the mouse is intricately designed with red and metallic hues to highlight specific details, such as its ears and clothing. This whimsical and artistic setup contrasts with the typical function of a mousetrap, serving instead as a novelty item rather than a practical tool for catching mice. The backdrop consists of a textured, speckled white surface, which complements the vivid color of the base and the metallic sheen of the mouse figure, accentuating the playful and unique characteristics of the piece. The positioning of the mouse and its expression give it a charismatic and imaginative quality, turning an otherwise mundane object into a piece of decorative art.

Name/Title

Metal Mouse on Orange Trap from Rev. Ross McClellan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1803

Description

An orange colored mouse trap with a metal mouse in a bellboy outfit starting on the wire. 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.