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This original vintage Minnie Mouse California sweatshirt is a striking archive artifact from the era when Disney character apparel crossed into lifestyle and regional souvenir culture. Produced under license by Sherry Manufacturing for The Walt Disney Company, this piece reflects a transitional moment where cartoon iconography became wearable Americana rather than children-only merchandise. Executed in a bold mustard yellow body with oversized double-sided Minnie Mouse graphics, the sweatshirt carries a confident visual presence uncommon in modern Disney production. The scale of the graphics and color choice signal late-1980s to early-1990s design language—created to stand out in public, not to blend in. Rather than novelty wear, this garment functions as a cultural document: West Coast Disney-era casualwear, built for visibility, durability, and everyday use. Surviving examples with intact prints on both sides are increasingly difficult to locate, positioning this piece firmly within archive-grade vintage territory. HISTORY & RELATED INFLUENCE During the late 1980s and early 1990s, Disney aggressively expanded character licensing into adult casual apparel, particularly through California-based manufacturing partners like Sherry Mfg. Minnie Mouse, long positioned as a fashion-forward character within Disney canon, became a symbol of playful Americana during this period. Sweatshirts with large-format character prints—especially double-sided—were produced in limited seasonal runs and were not designed for long-term preservation. As a result, wearable examples with strong color retention and intact graphics are now scarce. The mustard yellow tone further anchors this piece in its era, aligning with California casual aesthetics of the time. DETAILS • ERA: Late 1980s – Early 1990s • Licensed Walt Disney Company apparel • Minnie Mouse cartoon character sweatshirt • Oversized double-sided graphic • California-themed Disney lifestyle piece • Mustard yellow colorway • Tultex blank (period-correct) • Crewneck sweatshirt construction SIZE & MEASUREMENTS (measured flat) • Tag size: XL • Chest (pit to pit): 22 inches • Length (shoulder to hem): 26 inches CONDITION Good vintage condition with natural age wear. Color remains vibrant with expected minor fading consistent with age. Graphics are intact with no major cracking. Fabric structure remains solid and suitable for long-term archival storage. SHIPPING Worldwide tracked shipping available. Item will be carefully packed using archive-grade methods to preserve fabric, print, and color integrity during transit. Why buy from WAROENGKARTINI45_? WAROENGKARTINI45_ operates as an institutional-grade archive seller, focusing on culturally significant garments rather than trend-driven resale. Each item is curated, contextualized, and positioned with long-term collector value in mind. AUTHENTICITY NOTE This is an original vintage licensed Disney piece. Not a reprint. Not a reproduction. Not a modern remake. • Vintage Disney archive collectors • Americana and cartoon character historians • California souvenir and lifestyle collectors • Archive fashion buyers and institutions • Licensed Walt Disney Company production • Rare double-sided graphic configuration • Period-correct Tultex blank • Strong visual presence with intact prints • Increasing scarcity within vintage Disney apparel market
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