Disney Dancing Clockwork Dolls

Object/Artifact

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Waterperry Museum

Name/Title

Disney Dancing Clockwork Dolls

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.515

Description

Disney Clockwork Dancing Cinderella and Prince Charming

Context

The Disney dancing clockwork doll, specifically the Cinderella and Prince Charming version, is a vintage toy manufactured by Wells Brimtoy in the 1950s. It's a small, molded plastic toy where the clockwork mechanism is hidden within the girl's (Cinderella's) dress. When wound up, the mechanism causes the dolls to move along, seemingly dancing by turning from side to side. These toys were popular in the 1950s. Wells Brimtoy: This company, based in England, was known for its classic toy range, including this particular Disney-themed clockwork toy. Materials and Design: The dolls are made of molded hard plastic with painted details. The clockwork mechanism is housed within the girl's dress, and it powers the movement of two wheels that allow the dolls to move and rotate, creating a dancing effec

Category

Children

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Source or Donor

Gordon Dempster

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Location

* Untyped Location

C1S2