Small White Mouse from Rev. Ross McClellan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a small, white figurine resembling a mouse with large, rounded ears, pointed snout, and two red eyes, positioned on a textured, slightly reflective surface that appears to be bubble wrap. The mouse's head is slightly tilted, giving it an inquisitive expression. The light source emphasizes its glossy texture, casting soft shadows around the figurine's contours, particularly underneath its ears and along its body. The red eyes stand out against the white body, adding a striking contrast, while the sculpture captures a simplified and stylized representation of a mouse, focusing more on essential features for identification rather than on intricate details. This simplicity contributes to its charming and whimsical appearance, appealing to viewers with its cute and endearing design. The smooth finish of the figurine complements the intricate pattern of the background, creating an engaging visual contrast between the subject and its environment. The overall composition is minimalistic yet effectively draws attention to the central figure.

The image shows a small, white figurine resembling a mouse with large, rounded ears, pointed snout, and two red eyes, positioned on a textured, slightly reflective surface that appears to be bubble wrap. The mouse's head is slightly tilted, giving it an inquisitive expression. The light source emphasizes its glossy texture, casting soft shadows around the figurine's contours, particularly underneath its ears and along its body. The red eyes stand out against the white body, adding a striking contrast, while the sculpture captures a simplified and stylized representation of a mouse, focusing more on essential features for identification rather than on intricate details. This simplicity contributes to its charming and whimsical appearance, appealing to viewers with its cute and endearing design. The smooth finish of the figurine complements the intricate pattern of the background, creating an engaging visual contrast between the subject and its environment. The overall composition is minimalistic yet effectively draws attention to the central figure.

Name/Title

Small White Mouse from Rev. Ross McClellan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1999B

Description

Small White Mouse with buck teeth and red eyes. Mouse is sitting with one leg up. 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.