American ballet dancer (1929-2000), who became a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet at the age of nineteen and whose career ended abruptly because of polio in 1956.

Stunning black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment dated, shown in dancing pose; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Walter Owen (New York). Size is 8.1 x 10 inches, some creases, in very good condition.