Celluloid Snow White Baby Rattles from Italy

A pair of all celluloid baby rattles made in Italy, c. 1938. Snow White on one with Doc on the reverse side. The other features Sneezy and Grumpy. Each measures 3" x 6.5". No manufacturer markings or Disney imprint. They were sold by Hakes on January 27, 2005 for $165.31.

See other 1938 celluloid rattles in a later Archive entry.

Taipei Bubble Gum Signage

These photos of a Snow White bubble gum sign were taken in Taipei at the Taiwan Storyland, a quasi-museum and themed food hall that recreates Taiwan of the mid-1960s. The sign probably dates from this era since the rest of the museum does.

Photo copyright WanShan, 2006.

Not sure if it was an actual product or simply art. If the gum was real, it could have been introduced to the island by Americans after WWII. Or it may have been a Taiwanese product made without licensing from Disney.

Photo (2008) and additional information courtesy of calramen.

Photo copyright mimuthings, 2007.

"Toy-Town Jamboree" Sheet Music

This from collector Rick Payne...

Sheet music for a 1938 song "TOY-TOWN JAMBOREE". I've never seen one of these before, and was shocked to see that the lyrics actually mention MICKEY and MINNIE MOUSE, DONALD DUCK, KRAZY KAT, POPEYE and THE SEVEN DWARFS.

No mention of Disney copyright and given the cover illustration, I wouldn't be surprised if the Disney lawyers put a quick end to this one. Produced by RED STAR SONGS of New York. Standard sheet music size of 9" x 12".

Images and info courtesy of Rick Payne via dadric's attic. Used with permission.

Face Lift to Seven Dwarfs Mine

Renovations to the facade of the Seven Dwarfs Mine shop outside Snow White's Scary Adventures ride, Walt Disney World--November 2009.

Photos from the Filmic Light Collection.