"Ingeborg Willy Scrapbook" (1936-1937) - Page 4

More to come... I'll be out of town for a couple of weeks. But I have more photo postings from the Ingeborg Willy scrapbook...


In 1998, we acquired a scrapbook compiled by Ingeborg Willy during her first year working as an inker at Disney. Earlier this year, I published a book containing the scans of those pages, which was pulled from circulation due to some copyright issues. The book is still under review by Disney. However, there are some items that Willy collected that may not be subject to approval by Disney and I have decided to post some of those items.

Willy didn't put too much information on the pages, so (before the historical record goes cold) any additional information would be most welcome. IF Disney decides to approve the publishing of Ingeborg Willy's scrapbook, I would like to update the edition with anything I learn from these postings (I'd like to give credit, so please provide me with full names). Thanks, and enjoy!

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"Ingeborg Willy Scrapbook" (1936-1937) - Page 3

In 1998, we acquired a scrapbook compiled by Ingeborg Willy during her first year working as an inker at Disney. Earlier this year, I published a book containing the scans of those pages, which was pulled from circulation due to some copyright issues. The book is still under review by Disney. However, there are some items that Willy collected that may not be subject to approval by Disney and I have decided to post some of those items.

Willy didn't put too much information on the pages, so (before the historical record goes cold) any additional information would be most welcome. IF Disney decides to approve the publishing of Ingeborg Willy's scrapbook, I would like to update the edition with anything I learn from these postings (I'd like to give credit, so please provide me with full names). Thanks, and enjoy!

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"Ingeborg Willy Scrapbook" (1936-1937) - Page 2

In 1998, we acquired a scrapbook compiled by Ingeborg Willy during her first year working as an inker at Disney. Earlier this year, I published a book containing the scans of those pages, which was pulled from circulation due to some copyright issues. The book is still under review by Disney. However, there are some items that Willy collected that may not be subject to approval by Disney and I have decided to post some of those items.

Willy didn't put too much information on the pages, so (before the historical record goes cold) any additional information would be most welcome. IF Disney decides to approve the publishing of Ingeborg Willy's scrapbook, I would like to update the edition with anything I learn from these postings (I'd like to give credit, so please provide me with full names). Thanks, and enjoy!

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"Ingeborg Willy Scrapbook" (1936-1937) - Page 1

In 1998, we acquired a scrapbook compiled by Ingeborg Willy during her first year working as an inker at Disney. Earlier this year, I published a book containing the scans of those pages, which was pulled from circulation due to some copyright issues. The book is still under review by Disney. However, there are some items that Willy collected that may not be subject to approval by Disney and I have decided to post some of those items.

Willy didn't put too much information on the pages, so (before the historical record goes cold) any additional information would be most welcome. IF Disney decides to approve the publishing of Ingeborg Willy's scrapbook, I would like to update the edition with anything I learn from these postings (I'd like to give credit, so please provide me with full names). Thanks, and enjoy!

Signed Walt Disney "Hollywood Pose" Photograph

Olive Piper's Ode To Painters

Kae's Ode To Inkers

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From “Ingeborg Willy’s Scrapbook” (1936-1937). A scrapbook of photos, pencil drawings and other items put together by Ingeborg Willy, who was an inker for Disney from 11/23/36 to 11/26/41 and who died in 1999. Acquired 1998. SeqID-0243 Updated: 7/28/2005]

Linemar "Drummer Donald" (circa 1950's)

The Japanese company Linemar made tin toys between 1950 and 1960. The Disney characters were their most popular. An earlier post was of the Pluto wind-up toy and here is a drummer toy, but this time Donald does the honors...

Linemar "Drummer Donald" Wind-up (circa 1950's)

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A Linemar Toy -- "Drummer Donald" (circa 1950’s). This is a mechanical windup tin Litho toy in excellent condition (C8/9). Some wear where the drum sticks hit the drum head. Made in Japan. Linemar made tin toys between 1950 and 1960. Acquired 2001. SeqID-0795 Updated: 8/17/2005

Fisher Price "Pop-up Kritter" Pluto Toy (circa 1935)

I thought this was an interesting toy. You can put the base of the toy under one of your legs and pull the strings to make Pluto dance. It was better than listening to some of the radio programs back then!

Fisher Price Dancing Pluto Toy

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Pluto Paddle Toy made by Fisher Price (circa 1930). In working order. This vintage early 1930s toy, Pat. No. 1,801,888, is a Fisher Price POP-UP KRITTER featuring Walt Disney's PLUTO. [Length: 9-3/4". Height including tail: 7"] Acquired 1998. SeqID-0569. Updated: 3/29/1998

"The Secret of NIMH" (1982) - Tim Hildebrandt Art

I was looking through the database and came across these two items. Frankly, I had forgotten all about them. I don't know when we first saw this movie, but I was struck by some of its story and visual elements. When this item was offered, I picked it up because it reminded me of the film -- which didn't seem to get too much traction at the time. Frankly, I didn't have a clue as to who Tim Hildebrandt was...

It wasn't until much later that I started to dig into who this "Tim Hildebrandt" was... There is quite a bit of information out there, but here's some descriptive material from the web site of Greg and Tim Hildebrandt:

Welcome to Greg and Tim Hildebrandt's website.
Greg and Tim Hildebrandt better known to the illustration world as "The Brothers Hildebrandt" began their careers 1959. The Brothers have worked on documentary films and thousands of illustrations for, text books, children's books, calendars, book covers, posters, comic books, advertisements, movie posters, production design for films, collectables and trading card games.

They became internationally known for the original Star Wars movie poster and the 1976, 1977, and 1978 JRR Tolkien Lord of the Rings calendars. Over the last forty-two years Greg Hildebrandt and Tim Hildebrandt have received recognition from their fans in the genres of fantasy, science fiction, comic art, pinup art, western art, religious art, comic strip art, and sequential art. They are deeply grateful for all of their fans.

They have worked for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, almost every book publishing company, Franklin Mint, Batfilms and Lucas Films. They are currently working on the Collectable Card Games (CCG) for Magic the Gathering and Harry Potter published by Wizards of the Coast, as well as several personal projects including a series of 40's - 50's Pinups and a series of tribute paintings that will benefit the families of the fallen firefighters and EMS workers in New York. Many Hildebrandt products have been designated to raise money for the firefighters' 911 disaster relief fund. These can be seen at spiderwebart.com.

My first reaction was "Wow!" I didn't know I had some neat original Hildebrandt artwork!

Tim Hildebrandt Original Poster Artwork

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From “The Secret of NIMH” (1982). Two items: (1) Original concept by Tim Hildebrandt for the poster and (2) the final poster for the Secret of NIMH -- a Don Bluth film. Concept is signed "Tim Hildebrandt 1982" 2) Final poster -- 2 copies [Unframed Final poster: 27"W x 41"H. Concept in pencil: 13"W x 17-3/4"H] Acquired 1998. SeqID-0344 Updated: 8/15/2005

Linemar "Pluto the Drum Major" Toy (circa 1955)

I have a number of old toys, but most are items that I played with when growing up or picked up over the years. This Pluto wind-up is different... This guy is in MINT condition and the box is in very good shape as well. Plus it still works great! The only problem with getting these mint condition toys is that you want to protect them and store them in glass containers that make it difficult to pull 'em out and play with!!! I've come to believe that half the fun is pulling out the toys and playing with them (or letting other adults play with them)! At any rate, it is nice to have a few things that look almost as good as when they were purchased...

Linemar "Pluto the Drum Major" Wind-up Toy (circa 1955)

Oh, since I always look for that special "connection" when I buy items I should mention that my mom taught baton twirling for as long as I can remember. When I was growing up, there was a steady stream of students finding their way to our basement or the backyard. I took lessons for a few years and tried the Drum Major bit, but just couldn't get into it (much to my mother's dismay). However, the experience will be with me forever and this Pluto toy seemed to take me back to those days gone by...

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Linemar “Pluto the Drum Major” mechanical toy (circa 1955). A Linemar Toys "Pluto the Drum Major" wind-up toy. Made in Japan between 1950 and 1960. With original box in mint condition. Paint on Pluto is mint as well. Acquired 2000. SeqID-0530 Updated: 9/7/2005