#123

Composition Shirley Temple by Ideal in "The Blue Bird" Costume
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$450
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Description
16" (41 cm.) All composition with socket head and five piece body, sleep eyes, mohair lashes, original blonde mohair wig in ringlet curls. Marks: Shirley Temple Ideal N&T Co. (head) Shirley Temple 16 (torso). Condition: very good, eyes slightly faded, hair re-combed. Comments: wearing costume from "The Blue Bird" film of 1940; the costume appears to be uniquely made, with unusual organdy blouse with attached apron trimmed with applique blue birds.