Yellow Marble Mouse with Red Ears from Rev. Ross McClellan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a whimsical, small craft composed of several translucent marbles arranged to form what appears to be a figure with a playful expression. The marbles have yellow and brown swirls within them, adding an interesting depth to the appearance. Attached to the frontmost marble are two small, bead-like eyes that give the figure a cute and animated look. On top, there are two heart-shaped pieces of red felt, possibly representing ears or wings, and a small red felt piece on the head, resembling a nose or decorative accessory. The marbles are held together by a white string, which adds to the handmade charm of the creation. The background is a textured, off-white surface that provides a neutral backdrop, allowing the colorful and imaginative qualities of the marble figure to stand out clearly. This delightful art piece showcases creativity and simplicity, capturing the playful and imaginative spirit often found in handcrafted designs.

The image features a whimsical, small craft composed of several translucent marbles arranged to form what appears to be a figure with a playful expression. The marbles have yellow and brown swirls within them, adding an interesting depth to the appearance. Attached to the frontmost marble are two small, bead-like eyes that give the figure a cute and animated look. On top, there are two heart-shaped pieces of red felt, possibly representing ears or wings, and a small red felt piece on the head, resembling a nose or decorative accessory. The marbles are held together by a white string, which adds to the handmade charm of the creation. The background is a textured, off-white surface that provides a neutral backdrop, allowing the colorful and imaginative qualities of the marble figure to stand out clearly. This delightful art piece showcases creativity and simplicity, capturing the playful and imaginative spirit often found in handcrafted designs.

Name/Title

Yellow Marble Mouse with Red Ears from Rev. Ross McClellan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1920

Description

Mouse made from yellow beads with red fabric ears and 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.