Mouse with telephone from Rev. Ross McClellan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a charming and detailed figurine of a cartoonish mouse with a light brown body and oversized ears, giving it an endearing appearance. The mouse is posed engagingly, holding a pair of vintage-style red telephones, one to each ear, suggesting a humorous or playful scenario as if it’s trying to have a conversation. Its large, expressive eyes are accentuated by long black eyelashes, and the small uplift in its mouth implies a contented or curious smile. The mouse wears a white diaper, reinforcing its youthful and whimsical nature. The overall composition rests on a textured white surface, emphasizing the figurine's intricate details. The bright colors and adorable features of the mouse, such as its tiny nose and round cheeks, are enhanced by the lighting, drawing attention to the craftsmanship and artistic style of the creation. This delightful piece likely serves as a decorative item, evoking nostalgia or amusement for those who encounter it.

The image depicts a charming and detailed figurine of a cartoonish mouse with a light brown body and oversized ears, giving it an endearing appearance. The mouse is posed engagingly, holding a pair of vintage-style red telephones, one to each ear, suggesting a humorous or playful scenario as if it’s trying to have a conversation. Its large, expressive eyes are accentuated by long black eyelashes, and the small uplift in its mouth implies a contented or curious smile. The mouse wears a white diaper, reinforcing its youthful and whimsical nature. The overall composition rests on a textured white surface, emphasizing the figurine's intricate details. The bright colors and adorable features of the mouse, such as its tiny nose and round cheeks, are enhanced by the lighting, drawing attention to the craftsmanship and artistic style of the creation. This delightful piece likely serves as a decorative item, evoking nostalgia or amusement for those who encounter it.

Name/Title

Mouse with telephone from Rev. Ross McClellan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1874

Description

Brown Mouse speaking on a red and black telephone. 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.