Shell Mouse with Pipe Cleaner Tail from Rev. Ross McClellan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image showcases a small, intricately crafted sculpture of a mouse-like creature made from a speckled seashell, with distinct details such as two black bead eyes, a tiny black bead nose, pink inner ears, and a curled, fuzzy brown tail, all set against a textured, white background that provides a contrast to the earthy tones of the shell creature, emphasizing its meticulously designed features and giving it an endearing, whimsical appearance that captures attention and invites a closer look at the artistry involved in creating such a unique, charming object.

The image showcases a small, intricately crafted sculpture of a mouse-like creature made from a speckled seashell, with distinct details such as two black bead eyes, a tiny black bead nose, pink inner ears, and a curled, fuzzy brown tail, all set against a textured, white background that provides a contrast to the earthy tones of the shell creature, emphasizing its meticulously designed features and giving it an endearing, whimsical appearance that captures attention and invites a closer look at the artistry involved in creating such a unique, charming object.

Name/Title

Shell Mouse with Pipe Cleaner Tail from Rev. Ross McClellan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1879

Description

A mouse made out of a Hermit crab Shell with a Pipe cleaner tail and black bead eyes. 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.