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Prop, Theatrical

Object number2015.99.11

Date2005

MediumCeramic/Paint/Metal/Plastic/Adhesive/Fabric/Wood/Rubber/Paper

Credit LineGift of Macy's Inc.

DescriptionCinderella window figure. Ceramic(?) body with ornate purple ball gown. Gown has embroidery and adornments sewn, pinned, and glued on including sequins, rosettes, flowers, prisms, cording, and glitter. White yarn for hair in an updo style. Adornments in hair also. Gown has multiple layers of fabric including a sheer top layer, purple satin middle layer, and a purple tulle under layer. Padded hip sections have purple brocade patterned fabric. Face and exposed body is painted beige/flesh-colored and face has painted makeup. Figure is bolted through a diamond-shaped plywood plane. The underside of the plane has a motor and electrical components from which emanate a black rubber cord that ends in a three-pronged plug. Markings on the electrical components. When plugged in, the figure rotates around, swiveling at the base of the figure.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 54.5 × 33 × 29 in. (138.4 × 83.8 × 73.7 cm)
InscriptionsMarkings on the electrical components include a warning label for the "Dayton" motor, product numbers, and handwritten in purple pen on a metal box cover "MF7-1 / 2005 / kgb".

"D5" is handwritten in black ink on the back side of the plywood plane.

Handwritten in black ink on the underside of the plywood plane "Macy's / #13".

Historical NotesThe Cinderella figures were originally displayed at Marshall-Fields in 2005 and were then displayed at Kaufmann's in downtown Pittsburgh circa 2007. Part of a collection of artifacts that document the downtown location of Kaufmann’s (became Macy’s) department store. This large collection of items was field gathered from the downtown location of Macy’s (formerly Kaufmann’s) after the store’s final closing was announced in the fall of 2015. Label TextMacy’s 2007 Christmas display in Pittsburgh told the story of Cinderella in five windows. The figures symbolized the change that took place nationwide in 2006 when Federated Department Stores converted many legendary names to Macy’s. The Cinderella figures originally came from Chicago, where they were shown at Marshall Field’s.

Related institution Kaufmann's Department Store (1871 - 2005)

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