MICKEY MOUSE 7TH BIRTHDAY PUBLICITY PHOTO & BUTTON.
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Winning Bid:
$283.50 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
10
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Thursday, July 19, 2012 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, July 19, 2012 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #206 - Part II
Item numbers 1279 through 2976 in auction 206
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Item Description
Vintage glossy 8x10" shows an excited Mickey running w/sheet of paper in his hand that reads "7." This is in reference to Mickey's seventh birthday in 1935. Photo goes on to say "Join Mickey Mouse In His Lucky Seventh Birthday Party! September 28th, 1935." Exc. Second is 1.25" dia. classic giveaway button w/date of "Sept. 28th." Complete w/Walt Disney Enterprises/Kay Kamen backpaper that includes picture of Mickey in classic hand extended pose. Exc. This was Mickey's first major birthday celebration. Theaters were encouraged to book special programs of Mickey Mouse and Silly Symphony cartoons. Besides this button, theaters offered cake, costume parties and some places free admission to patrons dressed as Disney cartoon characters. Button is scarce, photo is the first we've seen in our 46 years.
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