Wood Mouse With Long Wavy Tail

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a small, handcrafted ornament resembling a mouse, made from what appears to be natural materials. The body of the mouse is crafted from a piece of brown wood or similar material, giving it a textured appearance that resembles fur. The mouse features tiny black eyes and two round ears that are darker on the inside, possibly made from felt or another soft material, lending them a velvety look. Attached to the back of the mouse is a brown, slender tail, made from a strip of fine material, curled slightly to the side. A white string is tied around the top, suggesting this is a decoration meant to be hung. It rests on a textured white surface that resembles bubble wrap, providing a soft, neutral background that highlights the mouse's detailed features and natural materials. The overall look is rustic and charming, likely evoking a sense of traditional crafting techniques and woodland creatures.

The image shows a small, handcrafted ornament resembling a mouse, made from what appears to be natural materials. The body of the mouse is crafted from a piece of brown wood or similar material, giving it a textured appearance that resembles fur. The mouse features tiny black eyes and two round ears that are darker on the inside, possibly made from felt or another soft material, lending them a velvety look. Attached to the back of the mouse is a brown, slender tail, made from a strip of fine material, curled slightly to the side. A white string is tied around the top, suggesting this is a decoration meant to be hung. It rests on a textured white surface that resembles bubble wrap, providing a soft, neutral background that highlights the mouse's detailed features and natural materials. The overall look is rustic and charming, likely evoking a sense of traditional crafting techniques and woodland creatures.

Name/Title

Wood Mouse With Long Wavy Tail

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1884

Description

Wooden Mouse with a long and wavy 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.