Mini Moo

Item Description

    Milk & Cookies was inspired by the iconic Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie. Decorated with chocolate chip cookies and splashed with a milky background, Milk & Cookies invites viewers to learn more about this timeless treat. The Toll House chocolate chip cookie was invented by Ruth Wakefield in 1930 at an inn that she and her husband owned in Whitman, MA.

About the Artist: Janell Genovese Scannell has worked as an illustrator and graphic designer for over 20 years. She now owns a mobile art studio named Pop Up Art School where she provides art lessons for kids, teens, and adults in communities all over New England. Janell’s work is an exploration of the intersection between graphic design and nature. Drawing from the bold, structured elements of graphic design, she infuses organic forms and natural textures to create a visual dialogue between the man-made and the natural world.

Item Special Note

• Mini Moo
• Cow Dimensions: 49.5" (L) x 31" (H) x 15.5” (W, girth)
• Cow Weight: approx. 50 lbs
• Cows MUST be picked up and may NOT be shipped by OSV
• No tax charged, cost is taken as a donation to the museum

    The winning bidder agrees to leave the statue on display at Old Sturbridge Village to be part of the CowParade exhibit through September 28, 2025.

    The winning bid of this auction item may include an amount eligible as a charitable contribution. Only the portion of the payment that exceeds the item’s fair market value (FMV) may be considered tax-deductible. Donors are encouraged to consult a qualified tax advisor for guidance regarding deductibility.

    The cow form must be picked up at Old Sturbridge Village between September 28th and October 4th, or winning bidder may pay for shipping. We are not responsible for items lost or damaged due to shipping.

    This auction uses bidding extension, which extends the auction closing time on an item by 5 minutes each time a new bid is placed during the last 5 minutes for that item. This assures that all bidders will have the opportunity to counter any last-second bids on an item. The item’s closing time will continue to extend in 5 minute increments as long as there is continued bidding. The item will automatically close when there is a 5 minute extension period with no new bids or after 60 minutes past the original close time.

    Proceeds from the auction will benefit Old Sturbridge Village, ensuring that this vibrant public art exhibit continues to support our commitment to living history, animals, agriculture, trades and arts, and early life in rural New England.