Mouse in Perfume Box from Rev. Ross McClellan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a small, vintage cardboard box labeled "PERFUME" with stylized red and black graphics, which is slightly open to reveal a plush object inside resembling a gray mouse. The mouse is detailed with fabric ears and pinkish-red stitching for the nose and eyes. Its soft texture contrasts with the rough appearance of the aged box, suggesting a playful juxtaposition between the item's intended luxury and its whimsical contents. The box's lid is partially askew, and a white string is looped around the plush mouse, adding a sense of containment or possible use as a novelty item. Placed on a textured white surface, the setup conveys both nostalgia and humor, integrating the charm of a bygone era with an unanticipated twist. The object's design and presentation suggest it may have been used as a gag gift or a novelty item, combining elements of kitschy surprise with an ironic nod toward elegance.

The image depicts a small, vintage cardboard box labeled "PERFUME" with stylized red and black graphics, which is slightly open to reveal a plush object inside resembling a gray mouse. The mouse is detailed with fabric ears and pinkish-red stitching for the nose and eyes. Its soft texture contrasts with the rough appearance of the aged box, suggesting a playful juxtaposition between the item's intended luxury and its whimsical contents. The box's lid is partially askew, and a white string is looped around the plush mouse, adding a sense of containment or possible use as a novelty item. Placed on a textured white surface, the setup conveys both nostalgia and humor, integrating the charm of a bygone era with an unanticipated twist. The object's design and presentation suggest it may have been used as a gag gift or a novelty item, combining elements of kitschy surprise with an ironic nod toward elegance.

Name/Title

Mouse in Perfume Box from Rev. Ross McClellan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1829

Description

A Grey cloth mouse inside a gold perfume box. Mouse has red eyes and black cloth ears. The box has a red and white diagonal stripe across the top. 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.