Sir Michael Moe Angel from Moeishtowne
A 17" one of one Orange Tabby Puss 'N Boots
made by Mary Jardin Wimberley in 2004

Sir Michael Moe Angel of Moeishtowne is a singularly pleasant feline known throughout Europe for his sunny outlook, his trusting nature, and his love for all things living. He never tires of discovering Nature's unexplored treasures along each new path he walks. Never in a poor or boastful mood, his bright smile, and lovely traveling song cheers even the dreariest of dispositions. Many speculate that he inherited his faithful and tender temperament from his well known, beloved Great Grandfather known simply as, Mr. Moe.

He is often found by the roadside listening to another's tale of woe, or with equally as much attention to their dreams of glory. Once, when he met a small mouse, named Smiley McGee who had dreams of joining the circus, Sir Michael not only listened but gave Smiley a lift. Thinking ahead, Sir Michael taught the little mouse to dance so that when he arrived, he would have a marketable skill.

Perhaps he is so willing to help others realize their dreams because he too, spends much time wrapped up in his own dream world. In fact, he reaches for the stars and the moon (you may note that he has these very charms on his key ring as well as the sun which most would agree describes his disposition most effectively). And those of the female persuasion agree that as well as being a dreamer is also most "dreamy."

But Sir Michael finds it best to remain practical to offset his dreaming tendency. So, he keeps a close watch over his change purse and is never too proud to beg. And with his good looks, charm, and fine singing voice, I can assure you he never goes hungry.

17" Michael is a one of a kind, jointed standing cat with a double-jointed neck and loc-lined tail. His fur is made of rusty gold mohair with black fibers sprinkled throughout. Mary has carefully scissor-sculpted as well as needle sculpted his face, embroidered his nose and mouth, and hand-painted his glass eyes using her new technique which results in a luminescent green glow. His eyes are encased in Mary's distinctive ultra-suede eyelids. His feet and paws are also needle-sculpted. He is airbrushed. His whiskers are made of horsehair.

Sir Michael wears a formed wool felt hat with an embroidered band and a yellow plume. His colorful raw silk cape with gold metallic threads is lined in navy wool and clasped with a silver frog. His kerchief is finely woven Indian cotton while his girdle is red silk brocade with a bronze buckle. His black leather, velvet cuffed boots-complete with red leather buckled bootstraps finish his outfit and he carries a green, leather, drawstring change purse- complete with beads, coins, jewels and other assorted goodies.

Sir Michael is signed by Mary under his right boot on his foot. And of course, no highwayman is complete without his walking stick.

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