Shell Mouse with No Tail from Rev. Ross McClellan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a small, handcrafted object resembling a mouse, created using a light-colored seashell. The shell is artistically modified to mimic the shape of a mouse, and two small, black beads are attached to serve as eyes, giving it a lifelike appearance. A piece of white string, intricately wound, is attached or wrapped around the object, possibly serving as a tail. This whimsical, decorative piece demonstrates a creative use of natural materials to impart the characteristic features of a mouse, transforming an ordinary shell into a delightful representation. The object is displayed on a textured, bubbled surface, enhancing its three-dimensionality.

The image shows a small, handcrafted object resembling a mouse, created using a light-colored seashell. The shell is artistically modified to mimic the shape of a mouse, and two small, black beads are attached to serve as eyes, giving it a lifelike appearance. A piece of white string, intricately wound, is attached or wrapped around the object, possibly serving as a tail. This whimsical, decorative piece demonstrates a creative use of natural materials to impart the characteristic features of a mouse, transforming an ordinary shell into a delightful representation. The object is displayed on a textured, bubbled surface, enhancing its three-dimensionality.

Name/Title

Shell Mouse with No Tail from Rev. Ross McClellan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.2020

Description

Mouse made of a seashell with black bead eyes and one missing ear. 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.