1971-1986
Open Edition
Description
Released between 1971 and 1986 as an open edition within the Flights of Fancy Ceramic Head Profile Series, this classic pin features a white-face Minnie Mouse facing left with black eyes, black eyelashes, and a slightly opened red mouth, often paired with Mickey in profile. The design showcases light pink bows in a size that varies depending on specific ceramic casting molds, though it typically measures just under ½ inch wide. While the pins feature a glued-on back, the construction remains somewhat ambiguous regarding whether it was originally post-mounted or straight-sided, and despite the absence of a signature on the back, the majority of these collectibles include small stickers reading "© Walt Disney Prod." The company that created the series, Flights of Fancy, operated as a West Coast ceramic jewelry firm in the late 1960s through the early 1970s and gained widespread fame for its whimsical creations such as boxes of crayons and chewing gum dispensers. These pins were licensed for sale in major department stores like Bloomingdales and Macy's, various boutiques, gift shops across Japan, and internationally, often appearing alongside brooch-style or single post-mounted versions that shared the same playful aesthetic.
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