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Margaret Kerry autographed 5 x 7-inch glossy color composite photograph featuring four images of the actress and Disney's Tinker Bell from the classic 1953 animated film Peter Pan.

The composite includes vintage black-and-white photographs of Kerry posing for the Disney animators, alongside color images of the finished animated character. Kerry has autographed the photograph in silver ink along the lower portion, adding "Tinker Bell" before her signature, "Margaret Kerry."

Kerry served as the live-action reference model for Tinker Bell, performing the character's movements and expressions for Disney animators to study while developing the film.

Measures approximately 5 x 7 inches. Near fine condition.

Margaret Kerry (1929–) is an American actress, dancer, and performer best known for serving as the live-action reference model for Tinker Bell in Walt Disney's animated classic Peter Pan (1953). Working with Disney animator Marc Davis, Kerry performed a series of movements and expressions that helped establish the character's distinctive personality and appearance. She also worked in television and film, including appearances on The Andy Griffith Show and other popular programs. Her contribution to Tinker Bell remains one of the most recognizable examples of live-action reference work in the history of Disney animation.

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Includes a full letter of authenticity from JG Autographs, Inc.

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Reference sku: 11703 1419696-1