Wood Mouse With Glasses Ornament from Rev. Ross McClellan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a small, intricately detailed wooden mouse ornament, standing upright on a textured surface. This charming figurine possesses a comical yet endearing appearance, enhanced by its oversized rounded ears, each sporting a bright red spot. The mouse's face is animated with expressive painted eyes, and its tiny nose is accentuated in a complementary red hue. Perched upon its nose is a pair of delicate wire glasses, adding a whimsical touch to its character. The mouse is outfitted with an emerald green fabric garment, adorned with a playful pattern of colorful abstract shapes, suggesting a blend of floral and geometric motifs. A thin white string is tied around its neck, possibly emulating a tie or lanyard. The whole ensemble is completed by a thin gold loop attached to its head, indicating that this piece is meant to be hung, likely as a festive decoration, such as for a Christmas tree.

The image features a small, intricately detailed wooden mouse ornament, standing upright on a textured surface. This charming figurine possesses a comical yet endearing appearance, enhanced by its oversized rounded ears, each sporting a bright red spot. The mouse's face is animated with expressive painted eyes, and its tiny nose is accentuated in a complementary red hue. Perched upon its nose is a pair of delicate wire glasses, adding a whimsical touch to its character. The mouse is outfitted with an emerald green fabric garment, adorned with a playful pattern of colorful abstract shapes, suggesting a blend of floral and geometric motifs. A thin white string is tied around its neck, possibly emulating a tie or lanyard. The whole ensemble is completed by a thin gold loop attached to its head, indicating that this piece is meant to be hung, likely as a festive decoration, such as for a Christmas tree.

Name/Title

Wood Mouse With Glasses Ornament from Rev. Ross McClellan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1687

Description

Wood Mouse Ornament with gold wire Glasses and a green apron with red white and black fruit pattern. Mouse has red nose and red ears. 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.