American actress (1893-1952) and comedian; best known for her role as Mammy in "Gone with the Wind" (1939) for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, the first Academy Award won by an African American actress; active between 1920-1952. 

Signature of McDaniel in a piece of paper matted together with a photograph of her in "Gone with the Wind" (1939), shown as Mammy.  Total size mat is 11 x 14 inches, photo is 6.9 x 8.7 inches (visible window size), signature is 2.9 x 1.1 inches (visible window size), all in very good condition.