Mouse Head on Cheese

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a whimsical, ceramic figure designed to resemble a cute brown mouse with oversized ears, pink insides, and expressive wide eyes, set atop a small block that appears to mimic a piece of cheese with holes, all against a textured, light-colored background, possibly foam, which gives the figure an amusing and playful look, likely intended for decorative purposes in a kitchen or as a fun collector's piece, capturing a sense of humor and charm that would appeal to both children and adults who appreciate quirky or themed pottery items, characterized by its glossy finish and careful detailing that highlights its artistic craftsmanship.

The image features a whimsical, ceramic figure designed to resemble a cute brown mouse with oversized ears, pink insides, and expressive wide eyes, set atop a small block that appears to mimic a piece of cheese with holes, all against a textured, light-colored background, possibly foam, which gives the figure an amusing and playful look, likely intended for decorative purposes in a kitchen or as a fun collector's piece, capturing a sense of humor and charm that would appeal to both children and adults who appreciate quirky or themed pottery items, characterized by its glossy finish and careful detailing that highlights its artistic craftsmanship.

Name/Title

Mouse Head on Cheese

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1777

Description

Dark brown mouse head on block of cheese. 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.