Pet Rock Mouse from Rev. Ross McClellan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a small, rounded rock with a textured, granitic surface. On its front side, a pair of cartoonish eyes is painted, giving it a playful expression. Above the eyes, the word "PET" is written in bold, black letters. Additionally, there is a small, red heart near the top, adding a touch of color and sentimentality to the design. The background consists of a textured, beige surface that complements the rock's natural hue. Attached to the rock is a white tag with black inscriptions, likely signifying that it is either for sale or part of a collection. The overall look of the rock suggests it might be a novelty item, possibly created to serve as a whimsical decorative piece or a keepsake. The rock's endearing expression and simple embellishments give it a charm that could easily appeal to both children and adults.

The image depicts a small, rounded rock with a textured, granitic surface. On its front side, a pair of cartoonish eyes is painted, giving it a playful expression. Above the eyes, the word "PET" is written in bold, black letters. Additionally, there is a small, red heart near the top, adding a touch of color and sentimentality to the design. The background consists of a textured, beige surface that complements the rock's natural hue. Attached to the rock is a white tag with black inscriptions, likely signifying that it is either for sale or part of a collection. The overall look of the rock suggests it might be a novelty item, possibly created to serve as a whimsical decorative piece or a keepsake. The rock's endearing expression and simple embellishments give it a charm that could easily appeal to both children and adults.

Name/Title

Pet Rock Mouse from Rev. Ross McClellan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1716

Description

A pet rock with the word "pet" written on it and the face of a mouse with lashes and lipstick painted on. 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.