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\"Once upon a time, there lived a lovely little Princess named Snow White.\"An absolute pinnacle artifact of theme park history, Imagineering pedigree, and Disney animation lore. Up for sale is a breathtaking, museum-grade 1953–1954 collection of five (5) original vintage \"brownline\" production blueprints documenting the foundational design phase of the legendary Snow White Ride-Thru attraction for the grand opening of Disneyland in July 1955.Sourced directly from the prestigious Bradley/Bushman Early Disneyland Archives, this historic archive blueprints the precise creative roadmap given to the mid-century ride fabricators and construction crews who brought Fantasyland\'s signature dark ride to life.The Historical Significance:
Walt Disney Studio artist Bruce Bushman (1911–1972) was so deeply instrumental in forging the identity of Anaheim\'s fairytales that he earned the legendary moniker \"Mr. Fantasyland.\" For this opening-day masterpiece, Bushman worked alongside mastermind master-planner Marvin Davis to develop the structural ride layout and custom thematic ride vehicles shaped around Walt\'s crowning 1937 animated achievement.This Elite 5-Piece Archival Collection Includes:
- Prints 1 & 2: Two highly detailed concept brownlines mapping out separate, early design iterations for the Snow White Ride-Through ride vehicles.
- Print 3: A specialized construction sheet displaying exact elevation lines and mathematical layout plans for the ride car\'s physical fabrication.
- Print 4: An additional structural vehicle reference blueprint utilized by the studio design unit.
- Print 5 (The Crown Jewel Master Layout): A massive, magnificent bird’s-eye view cutaway plan hand-drafted by Marvin Davis. This rough blueprint layout provides an unprecedented architectural look inside the actual show building interior, charting the twisty pathways, tracks, and show scenes that would terrify and delight generations of park guests.
Dimensions & Impact:
These oversized historical engineering blue-lines scale massively, ranging in size from 22.5\" x 17.5\" up to an incredible, wall-sized 43\" x 31\" master layout.Condition Note:
True to their nature as working engineering layouts used on the studio lot more than 70 years ago, these sheets are in Good condition overall. They exhibit natural mid-century aging characteristics including minor fading, paper toning, light studio stains, tiny edge tears, fold creases, and original production pinholes from where they were pinned to drafting boards. These elements elegantly validate their active service at the genesis of Imagineering history.Item Specifics:
- Animation Studio / Affiliate: Walt Disney Imagineering / Disneyland Park
- Theme Park / Attraction: Disneyland (Fantasyland) / Snow White Ride-Thru Dark Ride
- Year of Production: c. 1953 - 1954 (Pre-Opening Day Master Artifacts)
- Item Type: Original Vintage Studio \"Brownline\" Blueprint Prints
- Number of Pieces: 5 Architectural/Concept Prints
- Concept Designers: Marvin Davis & Bruce Bushman (\"Mr. Fantasyland\")
- Condition: Good (Authentic Mid-Century Production Wear)
- Provenance: The Bradley/Bushman Early Disneyland Archives
Return Policy & Terms of SaleDue to the extreme rarity, grand physical scale, and profound historical importance of this 1950s Imagineering layout archive, this listing is a Final Sale with no returns accepted. The lot will be archivally flat-packed with appropriate protection, completely insured, and shipped via courier with signature tracking required.VIEW MORE MUSEUM-GRADE ANIMATION & PARKS ART ON MY PROFILE!Looking to build the ultimate Disney design archive? I am currently hosting an extensive portfolio of elite, investment-grade production art originating from the personal vaults of Disney Legends. Check my profile for exclusive access to:
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