There are some 1st and 2nd generation stat model sheets from "Elmer Elephant." There is nothing "wrong" about picking up any of the early "stat" copies made by the Studio. Still great images and there were certainly a limited number of copies made...
1st Generation Stat Model Sheet
2nd Generation Stat Model Sheets
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From "Elmer Elephant" (1936). A 1st generation stat model sheet of Elmer Elephant, pelican, Joe Giraffe, Tillie Tiger, hippo, monkey, fox, bear and lion. [14.5"W x 13.5"H] SeqID-0485
From “Elmer Elephant” (1936). A second generation stat model sheet of Elmer (Elephant Character). "S-No 33" In pencil: "256-863" Red "U" before "S-No 33" A Silly Symphony film directed by Wilfred Jackson. [Unframed item: 11w X 14h] Acquired 2000. SeqID-0484
From “Elmer Elephant” (1936). A second generation stat model sheet of Tillie Tiger. "S-No. 33" "661-321" A Silly Symphony film directed by Wilfred Jackson. [Unframed item: 14w X 11h] Acquired 2000. SeqID-0483
These are great; the characters in this short film have a distinctive appearance, as far as I can recall they are unlike any other Disney characters. Wonder who designed them?
ReplyDeleteAccording to the book 'Cartoon Chartlie: The Life and art of animation pioneer Charles Thorson', odds are it was, well, Charles Thorson who designed Elmer and pals.
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