1950s RARE Collectible Disneyland Vinyl Purse Near Mint Condition
1950s RARE Collectible Disneyland vinyl purse. This piece appears unused and perfectly preserved. No tears, stains, flaws or disfigurement to note - only very faint markings likely due to being nearly 70 years old. This Disneyland souvenir bag was likely produced in the 1950s or early 1960s, shortly after Disneyland opened in 1955. Key Features Suggesting Its Era.
The colorful, hand-drawn-style designs of Mickey, Donald, Goofy, and Tinker Bell reflect mid-20th-century art styles popular in the 1950s and early 1960s. It prominently highlights the original Disneyland lands: Frontierland, Adventureland, Fantasyland, and Tomorrowland, which were the only themed lands in Disneyland when it opened in 1955. The bag is marked as a Product of Alexander Miner Mfg. A company known for producing novelty items in the mid-20th century. Their products, particularly Disney-themed items, were distributed widely in the 1950s-1960s.
The bag's vinyl-like material and hand-laced edges were typical of souvenir designs from this era. This confirms it was made well before that.