Rabbit/Mice/Squirrel Book Mark

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a whimsical bookmark featuring illustrations of anthropomorphic animals in a library setting. At the center, a rabbit, wearing glasses and a blue jacket, is engrossed in reading a book on a desk surrounded by more books and papers. Above, two mice are perched on bookshelves filled with various colored books, and one mouse is reading a small green book. At the bottom, there is a decorative area with handwritten text that reads, "for the library of Ross McDell from The Schwett," suggesting the bookmark was a personal gift. The entire scene is set against a backdrop of a textured, light surface that contrasts with the detailed, colorful design of the bookmark.

The image depicts a whimsical bookmark featuring illustrations of anthropomorphic animals in a library setting. At the center, a rabbit, wearing glasses and a blue jacket, is engrossed in reading a book on a desk surrounded by more books and papers. Above, two mice are perched on bookshelves filled with various colored books, and one mouse is reading a small green book. At the bottom, there is a decorative area with handwritten text that reads, "for the library of Ross McDell from The Schwett," suggesting the bookmark was a personal gift. The entire scene is set against a backdrop of a textured, light surface that contrasts with the detailed, colorful design of the bookmark.

Name/Title

Rabbit/Mice/Squirrel Book Mark

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1771

Description

Book mark for the library of Ross McCella from the Scuetts. 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.