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We are pleased to announce that there were not one but two One-of-a-Kinds created for this year's Doll and Teddy Bear Weekend at Walt Disney World! In addition to a special One-of-a-Kind Winnie-the-Pooh piece made to honor Pooh's 80th birthday, we are proud to add "BRAVE LITTLE TAILOR" to the list of One-of-a-Kind pieces created for the annual Disney event. Brave Little Tailor, is one of the most well-known of the classic Mickey Mouse cartoon shorts. Released in 1938 at the height of Mickey's popularity, this charming fairy tale featured Minnie Mouse in the role of the lovely princess and Mickey as the humble tailor who wins her heart. This landmark masterpiece film is considered by many to be one of the most perfect animated shorts ever made. Audiences eagerly lined up to see their favorite mouse - and his sweetheart - in one of their best 'dramatic' roles. The film remains among the crown jewels of classic Disney animation.
R. JOHN WRIGHT'S Brave Little Tailor One-of-a-Kind shown here is a completely authentic reproduction of Mickey and Minnie as they appeared in their delightful period roles. Measuring approximately 12" tall and fully jointed for poseability, both Mickey and Minnie are constructed of the finest all-wool felt with molded and hand painted features and a leather nose. Over his trademark red shorts, Mickey wears a felt tunic and his costume includes Medieval peasant shoes, a jaunty felt hat with feather, a custom-made pair of oversized shears hand carved of wood with silver-leaf finish, and a leather pouch hanging from his belt. "Princess Minnie" is beautifully costumed in a full skirt made of custom-dyed felt with several petticoats, a pointed Medieval hat made of felt with a gossamer veil of silk organza, elegant long gloves, and shoes featuring custom-made buckles hand carved of wood with silver-leaf finish. Both figures are posed in front of a specially-created hand painted background. Overall height: 20". A deluxe bound certificate of authenticity hand signed by R. John Wright and Susan Wright is included.
Brave Little Tailor was on display for the first and only time at the Doll and Teddy Bear Weekend at Walt Disney World. During a special auction held on May 20th at 7:30 PM EST, Brave Little Tailor sold for $19,000. This was the highest price paid at the auction event.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- World Showplace at Epcot Center®
- WALT DISNEY WORLD
- Orlando, Florida
- May 19-21, 2006
- Exclusive limited edition: "Mickey's Sweetheart"
- SPECIAL NOTE: This year's Teddy Bear & Doll Weekend will occur during the annual International Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot. Join us for a spectacular Springtime Celebration filled with flowers, dolls, and teddy bears!
- Telephone: 407-827-7600
- E-mail: wdw.bear.and.doll@disneyworld.com
- WALT DISNEY WORLD
RELEASE DATE: May 2006
Click Here for information concerning the Winnie-the-Pooh auction piece.
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