Straw Mouse with Guitar and Straw Hat from Rev. Ross McClellan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image showcases a handcrafted mouse figurine made from straw or similar natural fibers, featuring a whimsical design with a pointed hat adorned with a red and green pattern. The mouse has expressive, round black eyes and a small, round nose. It is dressed in a red fabric garment decorated with subtle green floral motifs and is holding a gold, shiny instrument resembling a stringed musical instrument, possibly a guitar or ukulele, with a red stripe. The intricate detail includes tiny whiskers and a decorative gold sequin on the instrument. Attached to the mouse is a white tag that appears to have a handwritten date, "12.3.1976." The background consists of a textured, neutral surface that complements the rustic appearance of the figurine.

The image showcases a handcrafted mouse figurine made from straw or similar natural fibers, featuring a whimsical design with a pointed hat adorned with a red and green pattern. The mouse has expressive, round black eyes and a small, round nose. It is dressed in a red fabric garment decorated with subtle green floral motifs and is holding a gold, shiny instrument resembling a stringed musical instrument, possibly a guitar or ukulele, with a red stripe. The intricate detail includes tiny whiskers and a decorative gold sequin on the instrument. Attached to the mouse is a white tag that appears to have a handwritten date, "12.3.1976." The background consists of a textured, neutral surface that complements the rustic appearance of the figurine.

Name/Title

Straw Mouse with Guitar and Straw Hat from Rev. Ross McClellan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1946

Description

Mouse made of straw wearing a pointy straw hat and holding a gold guitar and wearing red overalls with flower pattern. 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.