Wooden Clip Mouse from Rev. Ross McClellan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a small, rat-shaped wooden object with a rope-like tail, resting on a textured, light-colored surface. The word "HAWAII" is written in black on its side. The object is tied to a tag with white string, and another small label is partially visible underneath. The wood has a smooth, polished appearance, suggesting it might be a souvenir or decorative item associated with Hawaii. The craftsmanship appears simple yet charming, with minimal details for the eyes and nose, enhancing its rustic appeal.

The image depicts a small, rat-shaped wooden object with a rope-like tail, resting on a textured, light-colored surface. The word "HAWAII" is written in black on its side. The object is tied to a tag with white string, and another small label is partially visible underneath. The wood has a smooth, polished appearance, suggesting it might be a souvenir or decorative item associated with Hawaii. The craftsmanship appears simple yet charming, with minimal details for the eyes and nose, enhancing its rustic appeal.

Name/Title

Wooden Clip Mouse from Rev. Ross McClellan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1674

Description

A brown mouse made of a wooden laundry Clio with "Hawaii" written on its back. Mouse has one black eye and has a paper attached that says "Umi'i Pepa". Mouse has white ears and white 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.