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Ben and Me
(1953)
Storyboard of Amos Mouse and Ben from Ben and Me
This storyboard comes from the 1953 Disney featurette, "Ben and Me," and depicts a scene in which Ben Franklin is assisted in his printing shop by a precocious little church mouse named Amos. Through several comical scenes, the film suggests that many of the inventions and feats attributed to Franklin were actually the work this ingenious mouse. Amos is even given credit for the opening lines of the Declaration of Independence. These are all trimmed as can be seen in the image and attached to a backing paper with tape on the top and bottom. There are pinholes in all 4 corners and the lower left-hand corner exhibits a little waviness. Easily matted out.
The size of this piece is 16 Field (13"x16") and the size of the image is 11" h x 13" w.
US$ 950 (unframed).
Add this piece to your collection for only US$190 a month.
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Ben and Me
(1953)
Storyboard of Ben from Ben and Me and Amos Mouse
This storyboard comes from the 1953 Disney featurette, "Ben and Me," and depicts a scene in which Ben Franklin is assisted in his printing shop by a precocious little church mouse named Amos. Through several comical scenes, the film suggests that many of the inventions and feats attributed to Franklin were actually the work this ingenious mouse. Amos is even given credit for the opening lines of the Declaration of Independence. These are all trimmed as can be seen in the image and attached to a backing paper with tape on the top and bottom. There are pinholes in all 4 corners and the lower right-hand corner is slightly folded over and there is a tiny nick at the upper right-hand top of the paper-- both easily matted out.
The size of this piece is 16 Field (13"x16") and the size of the image is 9.5" h x 13" w.
US$ 950 (unframed).
Add this piece to your collection for only US$190 a month.
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Ben and Me
(1953)
Storyboard of Ben from Ben and Me and Thomas Jefferson
Depicting a scene between Ben Franklin and Thomas Jefferson, this original story board from the 1953 featurette "Ben and Me," comes from one of the most important scenes in the film. In this scene Amos, the little church mouse assistant to Franklin, helps to pen the first few lines of the Declaration of Independence, although he was never given his proper credit. These are all trimmed as can be seen in the image and attached to a backing paper with tape on the top and bottom. There are pinholes in all 4 corners and the edges exhibit a little folding.
The size of this piece is 16 Field (13"x16") and the size of the image is 11" h x 14" w.
US$ 850 (unframed).
Add this piece to your collection for only US$170 a month.
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Ben and Me
(1953)
Storyboard of Ben from Ben and Me
Before inventing bifocals, Ben Franklin was quite the clutz, at least that is what is suggested in this storyboard from the 1953 featurette, "Ben and Me." Here Ben fears that he may have stepped on his good friend Amos the church mouse. This would prompt Ben and Amos to work together to invent bifocals, and as it turns out Amos was involved in many of Franklin's greatest feats. These are all trimmed as can be seen in the image and attached to a backing paper with tape on the top and bottom. There are pinholes in all 4 corners.
The size of this piece is 16 Field (13"x16") and the size of the image is 10.5" h x 14" w.
US$ 850 (unframed).
Add this piece to your collection for only US$170 a month.
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Ben and Me
(1953)
Production drawing of Ben from Ben and Me
The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13")
US$ 150 (unframed).
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Ben and Me
(1953)
Storyboard of Amos Mouse
This cute little storyboard from "Ben and Me," shows Amos, the little mouse who had some big ideas, getting out of his shoe bed. Ready to start his day and change the world, Amos was a great reminder that even little people are capable of great feats. These are all trimmed as can be seen in the image and attached to a backing paper with tape on the top and bottom. There are pinholes in all 4 corners and there is a slight corner fold in the bottom right-hand corner.
The size of this piece is 16 Field (13"x16") and the size of the image is 9.5" h x 14" w.
US$ 950 (unframed).
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Ben and Me
(1953)
Storyboard of Amos Mouse and Ben from Ben and Me
In one of the short films more somber turns, this storyboard from "Ben and Me," depicts a scene in which Franklin is hiding from debt collectors. His fortune would turn however, with the help of a studious little church mouse named Amos. Together their inventions and ideas would help make Franklin the historical figure he is today. These are all trimmed as can be seen in the image and attached to a backing paper with tape on the top and bottom. There are pinholes in all 4 corners. The paper exhibits more handling than normal and there is a tear in the lower middle of the paper and the top right-hand area has a small fold at the very top.
The size of this piece is 16 Field (13"x16") and the size of the image is 8" h x 14" w.
US$ 950 (unframed).
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Ben and Me
(1953)
Storyboard of ---
Storyboards are an important part of the animation process. Being the first chance to really see the film in a visual manner, they become the backbone for the rest of the work. This beautifully drawn storyboard comes formt eh 1953 featurette, "Ben and Me." When viewing the film it is easy to see how this storyboard was the foundation for the finished product. These are all trimmed as can be seen in the image and attached to a backing paper with tape on the top and bottom. There are pinholes in all 4 corners. Some small tears in the very top-- easily matted out.
The size of this piece is 16 Field (13"x16") and the size of the image is 4.5" h x 12.5" w.
US$ 550 (unframed).
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Ben and Me
(1953)
Storyboard of a man
"The night watch! Disgraceful!" Amos exclaims in this storyboard as he happens upon the drunk night watchman in peaceful slumber. This storyboard comes from the 1953 Disney featurette, "Ben and Me," which turns Americna history on its ear, suggesting that many of the great feats of some of our founding fathers were actually the work of an ingenious little church mouse. These are all trimmed as can be seen in the image and attached to a backing paper with tape on the top and bottom. There are pinholes in all 4 corners. The Ben portion of the bottom drawing has been trimmed and applied to the larger drawing.
The size of this piece is 16 Field (13"x16") and the size of the image is 11.5" h x 14" w.
US$ 495 (unframed).
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Ben and Me
(1953)
Storyboard of Ben from Ben and Me and Amos Mouse
This storyboard depicts a touching little scene between the two stars of "Ben and Me," in which both are about to fall asleep after a long days work. The 1953 featurette tells the story of the friendship between Ben Franklin and a little church mouse named Amos, and how their time together led to many of the invetnions and feats that made Franklin a historical figure.
The last square is a trimmed portion of a Photostat. These are all trimmed as can be seen in the image and attached to a backing paper with tape on the top and bottom. There are pinholes in all 4 corners and a small fold in the lower left-hand corner and a small tear about 1/4" in the top left. Both are easily matted out.
The size of this piece is 16 Field (13"x16") and the size of the image is 7.5" h x 14" w.
US$ 950 (unframed).
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