Dopey (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs) - Whitman Publishing Co - Walt Disney Paper Mask (1938)

$75.00

This original 1938 Whitman Publishing Co. paper mask features Dopey, the most beloved and whimsical of Disney’s Seven Dwarfs. Issued as part of Whitman’s promotional line for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), this mask represents one of the earliest licensed Disney paper novelties tied to a feature-length animated film.

Dopey’s wide-eyed innocence and playful grin made him the breakout star of the film, and his mask has always been among the most sought-after in the Whitman series. Printed on lightweight paperboard with vibrant lithographed colors, these masks were originally intended as children’s playthings—meaning that few survived the decades in collectible condition.

Historical Context:

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) was Walt Disney’s first feature-length animated film and a global cultural milestone.

Whitman Publishing Co. produced this series of dwarf masks in 1938, releasing them in five-and-dime stores and through mail-order promotions.

Dopey, in particular, became a merchandising favorite, with his image appearing on everything from dolls to masks to household goods.

Details:

Date: 1938
Publisher: Whitman Publishing Co.
Film Tie-In: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
Size: approx. 13.5" x 9"
Medium: Lithographed paper mask with side tabs