"Seven Dwarfs to the Rescue" Lamp Shade by Doris

In 1938, La Mode Studios (New York) issued chalkware figural lamps featuring Snow White and three of the dwarfs (Doc, Grumpy, Dopey). A full-color illustrated shade would have been included with each lamp. A dozen different Snow White-themed shade designs were available. All of them were distributed by Doris Lamp Shade Inc. (New York).

This example is still factory sealed in cellophane. Made of stiff paperboard, it measures 5.75" high. It depicts the scene where the dwarfs race to save Snow White from the Witch. Includes the original Doris illustrated label. Marked "Copyright 1938 Walt Disney Enterprises."

Images and info via Hakes.

See more Doris lamp shades along with the Snow White lamps in an earlier Archive entry. Also check out the three dwarf lamps in another post.

1938 Storkline Snow White Furniture

Storkline Furniture Corporation of Chicago was licensed by Disney from 1938-41 to manufactured a Snow White line of "Playtime" furniture for children. It included table and chair sets, highchairs, bassinets, and more. Made of wood with character decals.

Images via Hakes.

Storkline ad in a 1938 Playthings toy trade journal.

1960s Enesco Snow White Nightlight

A figural nightlight from Enesco featuring Snow White with her animal friends. Issued in the 1960s. Hand-painted glazed ceramic. Sits just under 6" tall. Light bulb set in rear tree stump. Switch on power cord. Imprint stamp "© Walt Disney Productions" on bottom along with manufacturer's foil sticker. Made in Japan.

Vintage Snow White Throw Pillow

A vintage Snow White velveteen tapestry pillow. Measures 15" x 15". Probably dates from 1938-39.

Images via triplemsamommy.

See a vintage Snow White tapestry rug from Italy in an earlier Archive entry.

1950s Hankscraft Figural Night-Light

This Snow White figural light (no. 1614) is marked, "Hankscraft Nursery Nite Lite" and is one of several Disney characters in a Hankscraft series from the 1950s. Made of hard celluloid plastic with metal base. Measures approximately 8.5" tall. Copyright Walt Disney Productions. Original retail price $3.98.

The night-light is mentioned in the 1958 Buena Vista Snow White Pressbook.

1950s Hankscraft "TV" Night-Light

Based in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, the Hankscraft Company manufactured several Disney products in the 1950s, including this Snow White T.V. Nite Lite. Plastic casing with a molded front "screen" and fiberboard back. The light bulb inside is activated by the switch along the lower front. The power cord runs out the rear. Measures approximately 5" tall and 6.25" across. The text in lower right corner reads, "Copyright Walt Disney Productions"; although some simply have the imprint, "©WDP". Two models were produced, one as a nightlight only, the other with a music box included.

No. 1600. Night-light only.

No. 1601. Night-light and music box. Plays Whistle While You Work. Wind-up knob on back.

Metal turn key.

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Plastic turn knob.

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Both models 1600 and 1601 were also made in Canada. A Hankscraft Canadian label is seen below.

1938 Kiddy-Lites by Micro-Lite

A series of Disney "Kiddy-Lites" nightlights was manufactured by the Micro-Lite Company, Inc. of New York. A Dopey lamp was among those produced. Stands approximately 3.5" tall with a base diameter of 3.5". Bulb and battery were included. Original retail price between 25¢ to 29¢. "© 1938 W.D. Ent."

Pictured below are the three nightlights in the series plus the original Dopey box. The lights are also mentioned in the 1974 book, Disneyana, by Munsey, p.208.

Box image via collectorsweekly.com

Italian Snow White Tapestry Rug - Forest Opening

Another Snow White earth-tone rug from Italy, circa 1938-40. Measures approximately 21.5" x 40" (not including fringe).

Back side with "Made In Italy" cloth tag stapled to it.

Listed in Hake's Official Price Guide to Disney Collectibles, 2nd edition, 2007, p.845.

An example with stronger blue accents.

"Made in Italy" clothe tag plus a "By Permission Walt Disney" paper label, both stapled to back side.

Also see the other Italian Snow White rug from this time period (previous post).