On June 9, 1934, Donald Duck made his debut in a supporting role in a Silly Symphony cartoon titled The Wise Little Hen. He went on to become one of Disney’s most recognisable and popular cartoon characters.
Merchandise was available from very early on. A large composition wall plaque (right) of rectangular form, 2ft 11in x 23½in (90 x 60cm), offered at Bushey Auctions (20% buyer’s premium) of Hertfordshire on February 23 was surely one of the first examples produced.