Name/Title
The Brave Engineer (Walt Disney Productions)Entry/Object ID
2016.8.1Description
A framed animation celluloid from "The Brave Engineer" by Walt Disney Productions. The celluloid depicts the titular character, Casey Jones, standing next to the number 2 train, looking at his pocket watch. The celluloid has a white mat, and is under glass in a thin brown wooden frame.Collection
Art Collection, Billy Jones Family CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgAcquisition
Accession
2016.8Source or Donor
Geraldine Alice PetersAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
The Family of William "Billy" and Geraldine JonesMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Al BertinoRole
AnimatorArtist
Milton Erwin KahlRole
AnimatorArtist
Robert Fred MooreRole
AnimatorDate made
circa 1950Time Period
20th CenturyInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
Under celluloid, to the leftTranscription
From "Casey Jones"Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
PencilType
Inscription, SignatureLocation
Under celluloid, to the rightTranscription
To "Casey" Jones
With Best Wishes
"Casey" DisneyLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
InkLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Art, DigitalNomenclature Class
ArtNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Width
39 inDepth
1-1/2 inLength
20 inDimension Notes
Measurements include frame.Condition
Overall Condition
Very GoodRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
William Jones, Walter Elias DisneyInterpretative Labels
Label
This animation celluloid, inscribed by Walt Disney, was gifted by him to William "Billy" Jones of Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad, located in Oak Meadow Park. The two initially became acquainted through their shared love of steam engines. Disney tried to purchase the Wildcat Railroad engine to use at Disneyland, but Jones declined in favor of keeping the attraction within the Los Gatos community. They remained good friends, making frequent trips to visit one another. Jones was invited to conduct the Disneyland Railroad on its maiden voyage on the theme park's opening day. According to Jones' grandchildren, Disney was the only person to refer to him as "Casey" Jones, the same name of the titular protagonist of "The Brave Engineer."
