Ashton-Drake Snow White & Seven Dwarfs Porcelain Dolls

In 1999, Ashton-Drake Galleries (a subsidiary of the Bradford Exchange) produced a Snow White & Seven Dwarfs porcelain doll collection. Limited to not more than 7500 sets. Metal stands.

LE 7500 images via Polly's Dolls and Collectibles.

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In addition, a limited edition of 2500 Snow White and Dopey doll appeared in the October 1999 Disney Catalog (p.77). Heads numbered in ink. Snow measured 13.5" tall and retailed for $95. Dopey was 7" and cost $85. Porcelain heads, hands, and feet. Included wooden stands with brass name plates.

Catalog scans courtesy of Dan Alexander Dizmentia.

The Dopey doll is pictured here with his original box.

Dopey image via Ashleys Dolls + Antiques.

1993 Franklin Mint Snow White Doll

Hand-painted porcelain Snow White doll, produced in 1993 by Franklin Mint. Measures approximately 14" tall. Marked with "First Edition" on back. Original retail price: $135 (in five monthly installments of $27 each).

A Franklin Heirloom Doll ad and card appeared in the August/September 1993 Disney Channel Magazine.

 Magazine images courtesy of Dan Alexander Dizmentia.

Disney Company 75th Anniversary Knickerbocker Dolls

To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Disney Company (1923-1998), a Snow White reproduction of the popular 1938 composition doll by the Knickerbocker Toy Company was released. Made of fine porcelain. Hand-painted. Fully jointed and recreated with the same characteristics as the original, such as the signature bend in her left elbow and sculptured hair. Measures approximately 15" tall. The special back-stamped doll was only available during the anniversary celebration period from September 1998 through March 1999. Limited edition. Original retail $155.

A 9" porcelain Dopey and Grumpy were also produced. Retail $85 each.

The three were listed in the summer 1999 Disney Catalog, p.63.

Catalog scan courtesy of 1937fan of Whistle While We Blog.

Jerri McCloud 1983 Snow White Porcelain Doll Set

A series of ten Snow White dolls were produced by artist Jerri McCloud in 1983. The Princess, the Evil Queen, and Prince are hand painted and made of all porcelain bisque heads and five-piece jointed bisque bodies, arms, and legs. They also have glass eyes and human hair wigs. The dolls are fairly heavy, about five pounds. Each measures approximately 20" tall, is hand-numbered, and signed by the artist. Marketed by the Dolls by Jerri / Walt Disney Collection line.

Each doll contains both Jerri and Disney imprints. Lifting the hat off of this Grumpy head, we see the artist signature, plus the copyright markings and a date of 1983.

Snow White (WD2-1). Iconic dress with taffeta ornamentation, satin collar, velvet cloak with crimson taffeta lining, ribbon and simulated diamond, leather shoes with bows. Original wooden stand.

The dolls would be produced for several years. This one is signed and dated from 1984.

Another example from 1985.

The Evil Queen (WD2-2). She wears a satin purple gown with a black cape. The collar contains bendable metal stiffeners. A heavy gold plated necklace hangs around her neck, and a jeweled crown sits upon her head. [The magic mirror pictured below was not a part of this doll series.]

The Prince (WD2-10). Costumed in fitted tights, shirt, velour tunic with leather belt, velour cape and suede boots.

The Seven Dwarfs round out the collection with porcelain bisque heads, hands, and feet, but they have cloth bodies for easy posing. Each is about 12" high. Their eyes are painted and the beards are fashioned from fine wool. Hoods, clothing, and shoes are of velvet or velour with leather belts.

Two different tags have been seen on the dolls. The oval-shaped design may be the earliest releases. It was attached to a Sneezy, a number two out of 1,000. Many of the later dolls have rectangular tags.

Bashful (WD2-3).

Doc (WD2-4) + Dopey (WD2-5).

Grumpy (WD2-6) + Happy (WD2-7).

Sleepy (WD2-8) + Sneezy (WD2-9).

Included with the dolls was a booklet with images and information on each, plus a B+W glossy photo (4.5" x 6.5")

It appears that the first group of dolls to be released were limited to 1000, as noted in the Certificate of Authenticity below. Yet, that number may have been increased as other dolls are said to have been limited to 1500.

The box measures 21" in length. Egg crate foam protected the dolls.