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Eleanore Welborn Disney Tinkerbell Ceramic Salt & Pepper Shakers - $80 (Los Angeles)
condition:
good
make / manufacturer:
Eleanore Welborn Art Productions
model name / number:
Disney ASI Collectibles
size / dimensions:
3 inches x 2 inches
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Circa: 1950s
The earliest manufacturer of ceramic souvenirs for Disneyland was a little company located in Monterey California, Eleanore Welborn Art Productions. Started in her garage like so many California ceramic companies of the time period, Welborn in 1955 secured the license to produce souvenir ceramic plates, tea cups, salt and pepper shakers, ashtrays and other souvenirs for the new Disneyland park. Not only are the items with the Welborn mark definitely from the first couple of years of Disneyland's operation, the souvenirs also used the imagineering pre opening artwork for the transfer and graphics. These have the Welborn mark and some also have a stamp for ASI (American Souvenir Incorporated) which seems to have been created just to supply souvenirs to Disneyland. Within a couple of years, Walt Disney was able to bring the merchandising into the company and under his control. And when that happened, Welborn lost the license.
3 inches Tall; 2 inches Across Base
Light Use. Great Condition