Name/Title
Disney Dancing Clockwork DollsEntry/Object ID
2025.1.515Description
Disney Clockwork Dancing Cinderella and Prince CharmingContext
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 effecAcquisition
Accession
2025.1Source or Donor
Gordon DempsterAcquisition Method
Transfer