Seashell Mouse With Bread and Cheese from Rev. Ross McClellan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a small, intricately crafted model of a mouse made primarily from natural materials, resting on an oval white surface that resembles an egg, possibly made of a textured white synthetic material. The mouse’s body is composed of a small, elongated oval object resembling a seed or a nut, with a light brown color that provides a natural appearance. Its eyes are represented by two small, blue beads, giving the mouse an inquisitive expression. The whiskers are crafted from black threads delicately positioned at the front, while its ears are formed by transparent or light-colored circular elements. In front of the mouse is a tiny yellow object that looks like a piece of cheese, enhancing the playful nature of the scene. Adjacent to the mouse is a piece of what appears to be a small, cylindrical cereal or textured material, adding to the natural aesthetic. The entire scene has a whimsical and creative appeal, appearing to be hand-crafted with meticulous attention to detail.

The image features a small, intricately crafted model of a mouse made primarily from natural materials, resting on an oval white surface that resembles an egg, possibly made of a textured white synthetic material. The mouse’s body is composed of a small, elongated oval object resembling a seed or a nut, with a light brown color that provides a natural appearance. Its eyes are represented by two small, blue beads, giving the mouse an inquisitive expression. The whiskers are crafted from black threads delicately positioned at the front, while its ears are formed by transparent or light-colored circular elements. In front of the mouse is a tiny yellow object that looks like a piece of cheese, enhancing the playful nature of the scene. Adjacent to the mouse is a piece of what appears to be a small, cylindrical cereal or textured material, adding to the natural aesthetic. The entire scene has a whimsical and creative appeal, appearing to be hand-crafted with meticulous attention to detail.

Name/Title

Seashell Mouse With Bread and Cheese from Rev. Ross McClellan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1672

Description

A mouse made of a seashell on a foam plate with blue bead eyes, black whiskers, and eating cheese and bread. 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.