Mouse in a bottle from Rev. Ross McClellan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a small, clearly sealed glass bottle with a cork stopper, containing a miniature carved wooden object resembling a mouse, complete with two round ears and a long tail, all intricately positioned inside the transparent container, which stands upright on a textured white surface that provides subtle contrast to the smooth, glossy finish of the glass; this bottle is tied with a string near the cork, suggesting it might be used as a decorative item or a keepsake, while a small tag is attached to the string, potentially indicating identification or a personal message, all contributing to an artistic and whimsical presentation that captivates the viewer with its charming and delicate craftsmanship.

The image depicts a small, clearly sealed glass bottle with a cork stopper, containing a miniature carved wooden object resembling a mouse, complete with two round ears and a long tail, all intricately positioned inside the transparent container, which stands upright on a textured white surface that provides subtle contrast to the smooth, glossy finish of the glass; this bottle is tied with a string near the cork, suggesting it might be used as a decorative item or a keepsake, while a small tag is attached to the string, potentially indicating identification or a personal message, all contributing to an artistic and whimsical presentation that captivates the viewer with its charming and delicate craftsmanship.

Name/Title

Mouse in a bottle from Rev. Ross McClellan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1877

Description

A red wooden mouse inside a glass bottle with a cork. 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.