Mouse with Chili Pepper from Rev. Ross McClellan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a small, adorable figurine of a mouse crafted from what appears to be a smooth, glossy material. The mouse, with its large, expressive eyes and prominent, rounded ears, exudes an endearing quality. Its light brown body and soft facial features suggest a playful and whimsical character. Notably, the mouse is holding a bright red chili pepper, which is large relative to its size. The chili pepper, accentuated with a small floral detail, adds a vibrant splash of color to the scene. The figurine's tail curls gracefully behind it, and its tiny paws delicately grip the pepper. Set against a simple, textured background, the focus remains on the charming mouse and its oversized spicy find, creating an engaging and visually pleasing composition. The sculpture captures a sense of whimsy and imagination, inviting observers to speculate on the story behind this unlikely pairing of mouse and chili.

The image depicts a small, adorable figurine of a mouse crafted from what appears to be a smooth, glossy material. The mouse, with its large, expressive eyes and prominent, rounded ears, exudes an endearing quality. Its light brown body and soft facial features suggest a playful and whimsical character. Notably, the mouse is holding a bright red chili pepper, which is large relative to its size. The chili pepper, accentuated with a small floral detail, adds a vibrant splash of color to the scene. The figurine's tail curls gracefully behind it, and its tiny paws delicately grip the pepper. Set against a simple, textured background, the focus remains on the charming mouse and its oversized spicy find, creating an engaging and visually pleasing composition. The sculpture captures a sense of whimsy and imagination, inviting observers to speculate on the story behind this unlikely pairing of mouse and chili.

Name/Title

Mouse with Chili Pepper from Rev. Ross McClellan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1864

Description

Brown Mouse eating a red chili pepper. 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.