White Bean and Corn Mouse Magnet from Rev. Ross McClellan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a tiny, whimsical mouse crafted from simple materials; its body is made of a single light-colored bean, giving it a smooth, oval shape that perfectly mimics the small, round form of a mouse. Atop the bean, two kernels of orange corn are cleverly placed to resemble ears, adding a touch of realism and charm to this miniature creation. A small black bead is attached at one end of the bean, serving as the nose and providing a focal point that adds to the mouse-like appearance. Extending from either side of the bead are thin black threads, delicately arranged to act as whiskers, further enhancing the creature's lifelike details. The entire composition is set against a textured white background, which may be a piece of bubble wrap, offering a soft contrast that allows the craft's materials and colors to stand out. This intricate and delightful piece of art highlights the creativity and resourcefulness involved in transforming everyday materials into an imaginative representation of nature.

The image depicts a tiny, whimsical mouse crafted from simple materials; its body is made of a single light-colored bean, giving it a smooth, oval shape that perfectly mimics the small, round form of a mouse. Atop the bean, two kernels of orange corn are cleverly placed to resemble ears, adding a touch of realism and charm to this miniature creation. A small black bead is attached at one end of the bean, serving as the nose and providing a focal point that adds to the mouse-like appearance. Extending from either side of the bead are thin black threads, delicately arranged to act as whiskers, further enhancing the creature's lifelike details. The entire composition is set against a textured white background, which may be a piece of bubble wrap, offering a soft contrast that allows the craft's materials and colors to stand out. This intricate and delightful piece of art highlights the creativity and resourcefulness involved in transforming everyday materials into an imaginative representation of nature.

Name/Title

White Bean and Corn Mouse Magnet from Rev. Ross McClellan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.2022B

Description

White bean mouse with Corn ears. No eyes or tail and has a silver bead nose. 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.