Description

A truly rare Walt Disney check, dated December 1963 and signed in bold blue ink with his longer legal name, Walter E. Disney. What makes this a truly rare Disney collectible is the subject. The check is a Christmas Gift made out to Disney family member Victoria Detiege. Victoria was the daughter of Lillian Disney's niece, Phyllis Bounds, and Disney story man David Detiege. Phylis worked at the Disney Studios and was once married to animator Milt Kahl. In fact, unhappy over their break up, Kahl used Phyllis as inspiration for the character Medusa in the movie The Rescuers! Kahl's brilliance in animation is really showcased with Medusa and many point to the scene where she is removing her false eyelashes as proof of his technical skill. Walt was known to be generous with extended family members and friends, and even once joined Lillian in granting Victoria and her two siblings shares of Walt Disney Productions stock! In this check, Walt wishes Victoria a "Merry Xmas" in his well known abbreviation. It was a cherished tradition for Walt to send notes and in some cases checks at Christmas to family members, close friends, and even vendors at Disneyland! So much more rare and valuable than the many "special account" checks, a check from Walt to a family member is a treasured part of any collection! This check is from his personal account at a Glendale, California bank not far from WED (Imagineering) headquarters.

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