Wood Mouse from Rev. Ross McClellan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a small, intricately carved wooden figurine in the shape of a mouse, featuring smoothly polished surfaces with natural wood grain patterns visible across its body, adding to its aesthetic charm. The mouse has two small, bead-like black eyes that give it an animated expression, while its pointed snout is characteristic of rodent designs in art and decorative crafts. Its tiny round ears are proportionate to its head, enhancing the lifelike quality of the figurine. A white thread loops around the mouse's body, adding a playful element to the design, lying on a textured background that contrasts subtly with the smoothness of the wooden piece. The mouse has a simplistic tail extending from its body, completing the miniature replica, and the craftsmanship demonstrates attention to detail and an appreciation for the simplicity of form, making it a delightful collectible or decor item.

The image depicts a small, intricately carved wooden figurine in the shape of a mouse, featuring smoothly polished surfaces with natural wood grain patterns visible across its body, adding to its aesthetic charm. The mouse has two small, bead-like black eyes that give it an animated expression, while its pointed snout is characteristic of rodent designs in art and decorative crafts. Its tiny round ears are proportionate to its head, enhancing the lifelike quality of the figurine. A white thread loops around the mouse's body, adding a playful element to the design, lying on a textured background that contrasts subtly with the smoothness of the wooden piece. The mouse has a simplistic tail extending from its body, completing the miniature replica, and the craftsmanship demonstrates attention to detail and an appreciation for the simplicity of form, making it a delightful collectible or decor item.

Name/Title

Wood Mouse from Rev. Ross McClellan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1975

Description

A light colored wood mouse with a dark grain. Mouse has tan ears and a brown tail. 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.