LOVE, SHIRLEY TEMPLE, COLLECTOR'S BOOK

"Heaven Looking upon Earth", a Childhood Drawing by Shirley Temple

18" (46 cm.) x 20". The delicate drawing depicts a winged child with blonde curly hair who appears to be floating above earth, with the written notation "Heaven looking Upon Earth", drawn, colored and signed by Shirley Temple.

Shirley Temple's Childhood Tambourine

7" (18 cm.) A wooden-framed tambourine with drum head that is ink lettered on the underside "Shirley Jane Temple 948 24th St. Santa Monica. Cal." and the number 26833. The toy was played with by Shirley Temple during her earliest childhood years.

Childhood Artwork, "Putting on the Dog", by Shirley Temple

28" (71 cm.) x 13" framed. Two pencil sketches on art paper depict amusing dog scenes, one labeled "Putting on the Dog", both signed by Shirley Temple.

Childhood Artwork, "A Duck, a Dog and an Elephant", by Shirley Temple

34" (86 cm.) x 15" framed. Sketched and colored on art paper is a blue dog with floppy ears, a yellow duck at a pond, and performing elephant, worked with pencil, crayon or watercolor. Each signed Shirley Temple.

Shirley Temple's Official Fingerprints, 1938, with Amusing Occupational Description

8" (20 cm.) x 8". Following on safety concerns for young Shirley Temple, and as a public endorsement for other children to be fingerprinted, the Lion's Club of Santa Monica sponsored a program to that effect in 1938. All ten of Shirley's fingertips were printed, she was described as 7 1/2 years of age, weighing 65 pounds, with a height of 4' and 1 3/8", hazel eyes, medium build, and fair hair. Most interesting is her listed occupation: "motion picture star" and "honorary Capt of Police". With her official signature.

Double-Sided Color-Tinted Photographs of Shirley Temple in Original Frame

11" (28 cm.) x 10". A chrome-finished Art Deco frame with double-sided beveled glass displays two color-enhanced photographs of Shirley Temple. The frame and photographs were displayed on the desk of Gertrude Temple throughout her life.

Green Woolen Belted Jacket and Cap with "Styled for Shirley Temple" Original Label

Of rich emerald green wool with inlay panels of dark forest green that is repeated as a belt, on pocket flaps and scarf, with green pom-pom on tip of scarf, and with a matching cap with turned-up brim. The coat has original silk label "Styled for Shirley Temple".

Brown Woolen Snowsuit Worn by Shirley Temple for Publicity Events

Of rich tweedy brown wool, the ensemble comprises a hip-length zipper front jacket with flap pockets, self belt, and an attached brown and white knit scarf with pom-pom tips, along with matching pants; both legs and arms are finished with a knit brown and white striped band. Along with original high laced boots with fur edges, ink labeled 35.2671.62 on tongue. The jacket and pants have label of Bullock's Wilshire. Included is a vintage photograph of Shirley wearing the suit. She appeared in a number of publicity events with this costume.

Childhood Art "Goodbye Sailor" of Shirley Temple

23" (58 cm.) x 16" framed. Two pencil sketches with sailing themes, one depicting fishing in a sailboat named Lee May, and the other whimsically depicts a young girl calling "Goodbye Sailor" to a Navy sailor who calls back "Goodbye Gal". The fishing image signed Shirley Temple.

Black Woolen Belted Middy Jacket with "Styled for Shirley Temple" Label

Of heavy black wool, the middy jacket has silver buttons with anchor emblem, white piping, wool belt with silver buckle, black silk tie, and unusual wool knit turtleneck dickey with anchor embroidery, and wool knit cuffs. With original silk label "Styled for Shirley Temple" with her name in her classic signature.

Large-Format Photograph Print of Shirley Temple Inspecting the Chilean Navy

16" (41 cm.) x 19". The sepia-toned photograph print in large format is mounted on board with velvet matte, and depicts Shirley in white sailor costume, being saluted by five members of the Chilean Navy, of which Shirley was made an honorary captain.

Navy Blue Coat with Pinstripe Detail Worn by Shirley Temple for Events

Of finest navy blue wool, the double-breasted coat is trimmed with white pinstriped bands that extend vertically behind the buttons, and are formed into lapels. There are six round navy blue buttons, and the coat has a label of Max Modes of Hollywood. The coat was worn by Shirley Temple for various social and publicity events.

"Their Life and Times", a Handmade Book for Shirley Temple

9" (23 cm.) x 11". A ribbon-bound handmade book by two young girls, Mary Boyd and Ellen Stocker, relates a poignant story of two Shirley Temple dolls which they once owned. The story is illustrated with small snapshots they took of the dolls in various costumes. Attached to the inside front cover is a handwritten letter from Mary to Shirley Temple, telling about the making of the book and noting, "I know it isn't much of a gift." Evidently, Shirley Temple felt otherwise, cherishing it her entire life.

Black and White Coat and Cap Worn by Shirley Temple for Publicity Events

Of black and white houndstooth pattern, with intricately constructed bodice, eight self-covered buttons, and a detachable white pique collar, along with matching cap, the coat was worn by Shirley Temple in various publicity events, including that shown in the accompanying photo in which Shirley shares a laugh with Morton Downey.

Brown Woolen Coat Worn by Shirley Temple for Publicity Events

Of woven brown wool, with double-breasted construction, side-slit pockets and wide lapels, the richly lined coat is trimmed with two amusing lapel pins depicting Tyrolean style figures. The coat was worn by Shirley Temple for various publicity events including a promotion for the Los Angeles Railway Co., of which a vintage photograph is included.

Collection of Celluloid Pins and Pocket Mirrors Featuring Shirley Temple

Including eight different celluloid pins with various photographs and messages, along with three pocket mirrors. Excellent condition, 1930s.

Leather Boots, Felt Riding Hat and Leather Flag-Bearer Used by Shirley Temple

Comprising a leather flag holder (possibly used by young Shirley Temple in the closing scenes of "Stand Up and Cheer") along with a pair of finely crafted leather riding boots with spurs, and with a brown felt riding hat with feather trim having original Stetson label as well as label from Pesterre's of Beverly Hills.

Folk Art Wooden Tower Celebrating Shirley Temple

30" (76 cm.) Handmade folk art tower with platforms spelling out the words Shirley Temple and with a little image of her at the top along with a carved star. The origin is unknown, likely gifted by an enthusiastic fan, kept and prized by Shirley Temple throughout her life. 1930s.

Cloth Caricature Doll of Cowboy

14" (36 cm.) Stockinette with stitch-shaped facial features including pronounced nose and jaw, sewn-on leather eyes, embroidered wide smile, yellow yarn hair, stitched-on cowboy costume including holster, heeled boots, and wide-brimmed hat. Generally excellent. Circa 1930s.

A German Mohair Keywind Monkey, One of Shirley Temple's Favorite Early Toys

12" (30 cm.) Having mohair head with felt face, amber glass eyes, white mohair beard, felt ears, metal torso containing mechanism, felt arms and feet, and wearing original felt and velvet costume of performing organ grinder monkey. When keywound at back torso, the monkey moves legs back and forth and emits a little cry (mechanism sporadic). Very good condition, Germany, probably Schuco, circa 1935. The toy appears in many vintage photographs of Shirley Temple at play; included with the monkey is a vintage photograph of Shirley's early doll room with the monkey visible on the top shelf.

American Composition General MacArthur by Freundlich

18" (46 cm.) All composition with one-piece head and torso, sculpted military hat with emblazoned eagle, painted facial features, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing factory-original khaki uniform, belt and shoes. With original paper label "Gen. MacArthur the Man of the Hour". Generally excellent. 1940.

Miniature Self-Portrait Artwork "Marching with Flag" by Shirley Temple

8" (20 cm.) x 7" framed. The sketched cut-out image of a child with flag is mounted on red background, and then brightly colored and painted, depicting Shirley Temple in blue sailor suit, holding a flag and marching, signed Shirley Temple.

American Cloth Doll as Heidi in Petite Size

10" (25 cm.) All-cloth doll has flat-dimensional face with painted facial features, large blue eyes, tiny bow-shaped lips, painted curly blonde hair with two attached yellow yarn braids, the cloth body and back of head of a flower-printed stuffed cotton, and wearing a blue cotton Dutch cap and skirt, and white apron. Generally excellent. Circa 1935.

Three American Black Cloth Folk Dolls

14" (36 cm.) - 17". Each of black cotton sateen or stockinette with stitch-jointed body and wearing original Mammy-style costume, constructed with unique techniques, one with embroidered facial details including large eyes with tiny red bead centers; another with yarn hair and painted facial features, having original paper label "From Dixie Land ïMammy Lou' Pat. & Trade-mark Pending"; and the third with wiry human hair, painted eye whites with black bead centers, and embroidered mouth with white bead teeth. Generally excellent. American, circa 1936, following her roles in "The Littlest Rebel" and "The Little Colonel" Shirley Temple had a particular fondness for the unique dolls of the American south.

Two Childhood Artworks "Victorville" by Shirley Temple

24" (61 cm.) x 10" framed. Drawn and colored on art paper are two farm yard scenes, including person in checkered suit plowing a field, and goat on a mountainside. Each is titled "Victorville" and signed Shirley Temple May 31, 1938.

Two American Black Cloth Dolls

19" (48 cm.) and 27". Each is all cloth with embroidered facial features and yarn hair, the man with thick yarn brows, mustache and beard, and the girl of fine broad cotton sateen and having amusing side-glancing eyes. The girl has original stitched-on label of Southern Christian Institute in Mississippi. Generally excellent. The dolls were among those sent to Shirley Temple as a young child in admiration for her films. Circa 1935.

American Composition Shirley Temple Gifted from Fans in Panama

18" (46 cm.) All composition with socket head, sleep eyes, lashes, open mouth, four teeth, smiling expression, dimpled cheeks, blonde mohair wig in original ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing custom folk costume of Panama of black silk with colorful embroidered flowers, marked Shirley Temple Ideal N &T Co. Generally excellent condition. The doll was costumed for Shirley Temple from her fans in the Central American country, circa 1935.

Shirley Temple's Sketch Book

10" (25 cm.) x 12". Comprising eight pages of colorful sketched flowers, each sketch signed Shirley Temple, along with other pages of tentative drawings and ideas. Circa 1938.

Japanese Costume Accessories Used by Shirley Temple

Including 22" bamboo-handled parasol with elaborate construction, which when opened reveals colorful floral designs; along with a red silk tunic with gold embroidery and blue silk edging; and a pair of lacquered slippers with unusual hidden bells. Circa 1930s.

Silk Pajamas Worn by Shirley Temple

Of shadowed blue silk, the pajamas feature a jacket top with soutache closures, pink edging and trim, and matching wide-legged pants. The costume was possibly worn in the film "Stowaway". Circa 1936.

Asian Cloth Doll with Elaborate Silk Costume

14" (36 cm.) All-cloth doll with firmly pressed and painted features on silk face, stitched-on silk cap, muslin body with jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing original beautifully made red silk costume with applique design of crane, decorative borders with embroidery details, embroidered flowers and butterflies on the cap, red slippers. Generally excellent condition. Circa 1930s.

German Mohair Costumed Bunny by Steiff

9" (23 cm.) Standing bunny with mohair head, amber glass eyes, wire-framed stand-up ears, amber glass eyes, embroidered nose and mouth, sewn-on velvet costume with purple jacket, striped stockings, belt, mohair hands, and having original Steiff button and red cloth label in ear. Very good condition. Germany, Steiff, circa 1930s.

Paper Mache Ventriloquist Doll as Bellhop in Original Costume

23" (58 cm.) Paper mache head with amusing character expression, painted complexion and facial features, hinged jaw, black mohair wig, hollow paper mache torso with opening at the back torso for access to the dowel which allows head movement, wooden lower limbs, woolen bellhop costume. Generally excellent. Circa 1930.

Grand Studio-Size English Teddy Bear from Shirley Temple's Private Collection

41" (104 cm.) Of champagne-colored mohair with firmly stuffed body, the large rounded teddy has swivel head and jointed limbs, stitched ears, amber glass eyes, felt paw pads. Excellent condition except wear to mohair on left leg. English, circa 1935. The teddy bear was favored by Shirley and is shown in many photographs of her collection.

French Bisque Doll in Elaborate Beaded Folk Costume from Shirley Temple's Doll Collection

17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, lashes, open mouth, four teeth, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden ball-jointed body, marked "L.C. (and anchor mark) 3". The doll is wearing an elaborate black and burgundy velvet and woolen folk costume with richly ornamental beads, sequins, and embroidery, jewelry, coiffe, hair ornaments, undergarments, socks, and burgundy velvet shoes. Lanternier, circa 1935. The doll held by Shirley Temple appeared in a 1935 colored promotional sheet issued by Fox.

Two Artist Dolls of Urchin Children by Violet Powell

11" (28 cm.) Each has sculpted paper mache head with painted facial features, red auburn wig, padded armature body and each is wearing woolen urchin clothing. Designed and made by the Irish sculptor, Violet Powell, and gifted to Shirley Temple, circa 1937. Generally excellent.

Two Sculpted Paper Mache Dolls by Violet Powell Gifted to Shirley Temple

16" (41 cm.) Two hand-sculpted paper mache head dolls depicting village people of the Aran Islands off Galway Bay, each with padded armature body, including an aged woman with grey mohair wig and woolen costume with with shawl, apron, head scarf, with attached paper note indicating the doll portrayed "Old Breeze", who was a professional mourner; and man with sculpted beard and hair, wearing woolen fisherman's outfit depicting Shanneen Tom, the storyteller of the village. Both dolls have paper tags telling of their background and indicating the artist, Violet M. Powell; Powell, the celebrated Irish sculptor, won prizes for her dolls at antique shows throughout the US during her extended visit in 1941. Earlier she sent these two dolls, and two child dolls (#530) as a gift to Shirley Temple, who noted this in her 1945 memoir, My Young Life, when speaking of her doll collection: "There are two Irish character dolls, Shanneen Tom, the storyteller, and an old crone named Old Breeze who is a professional ...weeper at funerals". Generally excellent. Circa 1937.

The Miniature Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe

6" (15 cm.) A hand-stitched leatherette shoe with red yarn trim is filled with 8 all-bisque little children and the "old woman" stands at the side. Generally excellent. Shirley Temple mentioned the vignette, a gift from a fan, in her 1945 memoir, My Young Life.

Two Carved Wooden Eskimo Dolls

10" (25 cm.) Each is one-piece chip-carved wood with defined facial features, inset black bead eyes, black painted hair, sculpted scowling expression, unusual turquoise or white inset beads at lip corners, and with attached fur costumes. From the Shirley Temple doll collection.

Native American Doll, with Tepee and Drum, Gifted to Shirley Temple

10" (25 cm.) doll. 19" tepee. The doll has stretched rawhide face over cloth form, with painted facial features, brunette human hair braids with beaded detail, and wears soft suede dress with beaded decorations, beaded moccasins. Along with a homespun tepee on wooden frame, and with painted designs over all and with a drum with kidskin heads having painted designs. Generally excellent. The objects were likely gifted to Shirley Temple during filming of the 1939 film "Susannah of the Mounties".

Four Photographs of Shirley Temple Posed in Replicas of Famous Paintings, by George Hurrell

13 1/2" (34 cm.) x 10 1/2" photo size, each. The large-format art study photographs depict Shirley Temple in a series of posed replicas of famous paintings, including Gainsborough's Blue Boy, Emile Renouf's The Helping Hand, Sir Joshua's Reynold's The Age of Innocence, and J. E. Millais's Her First Sermon. From a series of photographs of Shirley Temple by George Hurrell, circa 1935. The photographic series was inspired by a scene in the 1935 film "Curly Top".

Color-Enhanced Early Photograph of Shirley Temple

11" (28 cm.) x 8". A semi-profile view of smiling young Shirley Temple has color detailing with varnish enhancement, with pencil notation on the back giving color instructions "white hat, pale blue coat, golden hair". Circa 1934.

"Emily", The Doll of Sara Crewe (Shirley Temple) in "The Little Princess"

19" (48 cm.) Wax shoulder head doll with large blue glass inset eyes, inset lashes, closed mouth with coral lips, light brown hair, kid body with gusset jointing, waxed composition lower legs. The body has ink script label "20th C-Fox 32-50079". Very good condition, some body repair. The doll, named Emily, appears in many scenes of the 1939 film "The Little Princess" beginning with her arrival at the seminary and including holding a prominent position in both her luxury rooms and her garret room. In despair, in one scene in the garret, she cries to her doll, "I can't be a good soldier much longer. I'm cold, and I'm hungry, too. Do you hear? No, you don't hear, you don't hear and you don't care. You're nothing but a doll. Just a doll. A doll."

Series of Photographs of Young Shirley Temple by Peter Stackpole

18" (46 cm.) x 15" framed. Six sequential photographs depict various moods of young Shirley Temple as she draws, and then finally, delightfully, holds up her finished design. Dry mounted on original backing, which is signed Peter Stackpole in lower corner. Stackpole was one of the first staff photographers at Life Magazine, from 1936-1960, and many of the famous photographs of young Shirley Temple were his work, though few are credited. This signed example of six prints is quite rare.

Publicity Posters for "The Little Princess"

16" (41 cm.) x 13". A large portfolio has four full-color pull-out posters designed from advertisements that appeared in important magazines, for the soon to be released film "The Little Princess". The folio urges "start lobby-displaying the enclosed ads now!" 1939.

American Composition "Scarlett O'Hara" by Madame Alexander

18" (46 cm.) All composition with socket head, green sleep eyes, lashes, closed mouth with rich red lips, black human hair in original coiffure, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing green taffeta dress (re-made from the original), and with original hooped petticoat, pantalets, stockings and shoes, and with original flowers in hair. The doll is marked Madame Alexander and has original paper wrist tag "Scarlett O'Hara Doll". Generally excellent. Madame Alexander, circa 1939. The doll was in the personal collection of Shirley Temple.

Five Paper Doll Sets of Shirley Temple from Her Personal Collection

Including 10" x 8" boxed set "Shirley Temple Standing Doll", Saalfield, 1935; 11" x 13" boxed set "Shirley Temple and her Playhouse", Saalfield 1935; 18" x 13" "Shirley Temple, A Life-like Paper Doll Cut-Out" (paper doll unfolds to 34"h), Saalfield, 1936; 13" x 11" "Shirley Temple Standing Dolls" book, Saalfield, 1935; and 13" x 11" "Shirley Temple Dolls and Dresses", Saalfield, 1934. The books are in superb condition, and have many details of costumes, toys, and accessories. These were Shirley's personal copies of the authorized editions.

Two Boxed Sets of Shirley Temple Sewing Toys

15" (38 cm.) x 12", and 7" x 5". Two boxed sets, including "Work with Yarn" with beautiful image of Shirley on the box lid and sketches inside with instructions for "coloring" the sketches with yarn and crayon, Saalfield, 1936. And Shirley Temple's Sewing Cards with various yarns, crayons and drawings to be completed, Saalfield, 1936. These were Shirley Temple's personal sets of the learning tools.

Three Historical Dolls from Shirley Temple's Trip to Boston, 1938

13" (33 cm.) and 19" Including composition-head boudoir doll with painted features, blonde mohair wig, cloth long-limbed stitch-jointed body, composition hands, wearing original costume of pink gown with muslin apron and cap, the apron embroidered "Mayflower 1620"; and a pair of all-cloth dolls with pressed and painted features, stitch-jointed bodies, mohair wigs, original costumes representing John and Priscilla Alden. Generally excellent. The dolls were acquired by Shirley Temple during her cross-country trip from Los Angeles to Boston in 1938.

American Composition Toddler with Handmade Costume from Shirley Temple's Doll Collection

12" (30 cm.) All composition with socket head, sculpted baby curls, green sleep eyes, human hair lashes, open mouth, two upper teeth, jointing at shoulders and hips, toddler chubby limbs, hand-made costume for Shirley Temple's doll collection. Generally excellent. American, circa 1930.

American Composition Doll by Arranbee in Custom Costume for Shirley Temple

20" (51 cm.) All composition with socket head, blue sleep eyes, lashes, dark eye shadow, closed mouth, blonde human hair wig, five-piece slender body, wearing custom-made costume created for Shirley Temple during her childhood. Generally excellent. American, Arranbee, circa 1935.

Two Sketches by Shirley Temple Including "In the Moonlight"

13" (33 cm.) x 11" framed. Two colorful sketches, one depicting a a woman in blue gown and a man in top hat with fantastical background, titled "In the Moonlight", and the other of Hawaiian woman. Both signed Shirley or Shirley Temple.

Two Sketches by Shirley Temple of Scenes in "Little Miss Broadway"

23" (33 cm.) x 14 framed. Two sketches on pink paper depict scenes from the 1938 Shirley Temple film "Little Miss Broadway". In one, Shirley depicts herself in the "I'll Build a Broadway for You" dress (#47 of this book). One is signed Shirley Temple.

Shirley Temple's Childhood Artwork "Dogs and Things"

16" (41 cm.) x 40" framed. Including four drawings by young Shirley Temple with dog and animal themes, including a little boy feeding a pony, and two wonderful sketches of "dogs and things", as one is titled, with amusing drawings of various animals, each signed by Shirley Temple. Circa 1935.

Five Children's Drawing Books and Boxes with Shirley Temple Theme, Her Personal Copies

Including a boxed set. 18" x 11", "Shirley Temple, My Coloring Box", with paints, shapes, illustrations and instructions; 11" x 8", "Shirley Temple Drawing Book", designed by Corinne and Bill Bailey, Saalfield, 1935, hardbound; 12" x 13" ,"This is My Crayon Book", designed by Corinne and Bill Bailey, Saalfield, 1935, with die-cut image of Shirley popping atop the book; 14" x 13", "Shirley Temple, A Great Big Book to Color", Saalfield, 1936; and 13" x 10", "Shirley Temple at Play", Saalfield, 1935. These were Shirley Temple's personal copies and preserved impeccably by her, excepting one image in "Shirley Temple at Play" that she has lettered in childish script "To Mrs Verbeck For You Shirley Temple".

Two Framed Images of Shirley Temple

21" (53 cm.) x 17". Two cut-out figures of Shirley Temple are presented on hand-painted backgrounds, and framed under glass. The illustrations appeared in several children's books about Shirley Temple including "Shirley Temple at Play" (see #511); these present examples (framed under glass) appear to be oversized cardboard cut-outs of the images, perhaps originally used as promotional stand-ups. Circa 1935.

Blue Woolen Jumper Worn by Shirley Temple in the 1940 Film "Young People"

Including blue woolen skirt with attached jumper straps that are embroidered with abstract design of petals, along with white silk blouse with puffed sleeves. The costume has original studio tag "24506 Shirley". Included is a vintage photograph of Shirley Temple wearing the costume. The costume was worn in the finale of the film during the Tra-La-La-La song and dance as the small town villagers accept the Ballantines as "one of them".

Blue Checked Silk Dress with Smocking Worn by Shirley Temple

Of tiny blue and white checked silk print, the high-waist dress features a pleated skirt below a richly smocked bodice in shades of red, blue and white, and with white organdy collar and cuffs with embroidered detail, and with distinctive decorative buttons extending down the placket front. The dress was worn by Shirley Temple in various publicity events concerning the 1940 film "Young People".

Formal Costume Worn by Shirley Temple in the 1940 Film "Young People"

Comprising a black formal jacket and tails, silk lapels, boutonniere and handkerchief, with patterned silk fitted vest, along with collapsible top hat with silk banding. The vest has original label "2-69-2-0096", the jacket has label "Studio Clothes Macintosh Hollywood" and the top hat has the label of Townway designed by Desmonds, and the studio label "1-39 1-0351". The costume was worn by Wendy (Shirley Temple) in the 1940 film "Young People" during the song and dance performance "On Fifth Avenue" and then as Wendy (Shirley) makes her farewell announcement to the audience.

Sketch of "Napoleon" Cartoon Dog by Clifford McBride with Autograph to Shirley Temple

12" (30 cm.) x 8". A pen and ink sketch of the comic strip dog made famous by Clifford McBride in the syndicated strip "Napoleon and Uncle Elby". McBride's strip was popular throughout the 1930s, and a favorite of young Shirley Temple as it dealt with two of her favorite subjects, dogs and humor. McBride lived in nearby Pasadena, and he was involved with various film projects where he likely met young Shirley Temple and created this sketch for her with the message "Love to Shirley Temple from Napoleon".

Two Paintings of Shirley Temple Signed by R.E. Michaels

8" (20 cm.) x 18".Two paintings on celluloid depict Shirley Temple presented in costumes of her roles in "Bright Eyes" and "The Little Princess", have artfully rendered details of each costume and accessories, and each signed R. E. Michaels. Late 1930s.

Miniature Painting of Shirley Temple, Artist Signed

6" (15 cm.) x 5" frame. An oval painting on celluloid depicts Shirley Temple in her distinctive coiffure and costume, with especially fine artistry of facial features. The painting is signed (indecipherable) and presented in oval frame with velvet matting and gold outer frame with easel back or hanging loop. The painting was particularly cherished by Gertrude Temple, Shirley's mother, appearing on her writing desk throughout her lifetime.

Pen and Ink Sketch of Sammy and Nelly for Shirley Temple by E. A. Burbank

11" (28 cm.) x 14". Sketched on heavy artist paper are two dogs, the head of one resting on the other, with soulful eyes and mournful expression, pencil signed E. A. Burbank, 1939, and with two typed messages "Miss Shirley Temple - I wish you a dog gone Merry Xmas. Your dog friend, Sammy" and "I wish you a dog gone Happy New New Year. Your dog friend Nelly". The sketch by the noted American artist of native Americans, Eldridge Ayer Burbank, was done for Shirley Temple in 1939.

Two Sketches for Shirley Temple by Noted Artist E. A. Burbank

13" (33 cm.) x 4", 7" x 3 1/2". Each on heavy artist stock, including a wide placard colorfully depicting eight men with chef's hats, one with smiling expression and holding a heart-shaped sign "America's Little Sweetheart" and the others in various humorous poses, each holding one letter of her name, to spell out SHIRLEY, signed E. A. Burbank, 1940. The other with decoupage of purple flowers and the shaded outlined message "Miss Shirley Temple - I so hope that all through your life your path will always be strewn with (flower image) and (flower image)", signed 1938 E. A. Burbank. The artistic messages were drawn for Shirley Temple by Elbridge Ayer Burbank, the American artist celebrated for his portrait paintings of Native Americans; his connection with Shirley is uncertain although the dating of the sketches suggests that Burbank may have had some project connected with the 1939 film "Susannah of the Mounties" whose cast included Blackfoot Indians.

Two Dresses Worn by Shirley Temple at Event Occasions by Elise for I. Magnin

One dress is of red cotton with sewn-down tucks at the bodice above a skirt of very narrow pleasts in constrasting colors of red, white and blue, hidden zipper front, fine batiste collar and puffed sleeves with lace trim, and two figural dangling birds at the neckline ties, and with self-sash. The other dress is silk, in tiny red and white checkered design, with elaborate smocking above the high waist, organdy collar with red stitching detail, unusual shape of gathered sleeves, selfsash. Both dresses have original cloth labeled "Custom made Elise I. Magnin & Co." The dresses were worn by Shirley Temple in various publicity or event occasions.

Illusion Net Party Dress and Pink Satin Slippers Worn by Young Shirley Temple

Of sheer ivory illusion net, the very delicate dress is trimmed with tucks, set-in high waist and yoke, and has gathered capelet sleeves with scalloped edging, pink silk sash with silk flower trim, fine pink overstitching. Included is a pair of pink satin party slippers. The dress was worn by young Shirley Temple, about age 5, in an undetermined role or occasion.

Four Table-Top Photographs on Glass of Shirley Temple in Various Roles

4 1/2" (11 cm.) x 3 1/2". Each is a color-enhanced printed image of Shirley Temple in her various film roles of the 1930s, printed on milk glass, and framed with velvet easel back or hanging loop. The photographs were created especially for Gertrude Temple, and were arranged on her desk throughout her lifetime.

Pink Cotton Gown Worn by Very Young Shirley Temple

Of fine soft pink cotton. the full-length gown has a ruffled collar, puffed sleeves, high waist and very full cartridge-style pleats with a ruffle at the hem, with black velvet bow and streamers. The gown was worn by Shirley Temple, about age 5, film or event unidentified.

Rose Satin Nightgown Worn by Shirley Temple in the 1940 Film "The Blue Bird"

Of soft rose satin, the full length nightgown has a high waist, double rows of lace ruffles at the rounded neckline trimmed with pink silk roses, puffed sleeves with matching ruffled lace edges, and a wide border of lace with pink ribbon bows at the hemline. The costume is labeled "22007 S. Temple". The nightgown was worn by Mytyl (Shirley Temple) as she sits sobbing in her lavishly furnished bedroom in the Luxury rich people's home, in the 1940 film "The Blue Bird".

Blue Velvet Gown Worn by Shirley Temple in the Film "The Blue Bird"

Of soft blue velvet, the full-length gown with high-empire waist, puffed sleeves, ivory crepe ruffle at the neckline and sleeve edges, is richly decorated on both the bodice and at the hemline with embroidered leaves set with seed pearls. The gown is labeled "Shirley #2 22004". The costume designer for this film was Gwen Wakeling. The gown was worn by Mytyl (Shirley Temple) in the 1940 film "The Blue Bird" during her presence at the Luxury residence of the rich people.

The Costume Worn by Shirley Temple in the the 1940 film "The Blue Bird"

The country-style costume comprises a white blouse with ruffled neckline, burgundy serge skirt, brown woolen vest with blue edging and lacing to match the darker blue stripe in the pocketed apron, and a dark blue fitted jacket with peach-banded edging and six silver buttons, and along with original leather shoes and original undergarment. The vest and jacket have original label "22006 S. Temple" and the shoes are ink labeled S. Temple on the soles. The costume designer for this film was Gwen Wakeling. Included is one photograph of Shirley wearing the costume. The ensemble was worn by Mytyl (Shirley Temple) in the opening scenes of the 1940 classic "The Blue Bird", notably as Mytyl captures the blue bird, moans "Why do we have to be so poor", and sadly asks her father as he leaves for battle, "What makes war, anyway?"

Pink Linen Dress with Smocked Bodice and Bows Worn by Shirley Temple

Of fine delicately tinted rose linen, with pleats falling full length below the elaborately smocked bodice, the smocking on both front and back, and with puffed sleeves and large bows at each shoulder, with original cloth label from Bullock's Wilshire. Circa 1934.

Musical Cloth Boudoir Doll with Original Costume and Store Label

All-cloth doll with stockinette pressed and painted facial features including deeply impressed cheek dimples, outlined and painted brown eyes with real lashes, closed mouth, auburn mohair wig with soft curls, stitch jointing at shoulders and hips, elongated legs, wearing original lavender organdy dress with matching slip and panties, wide-brimmed bonnet, socks and shoes, and with (non-working) keywind musical box at the back, stamped "The Doll House Palm Beach Florida". Circa 1935.

Three "Ready to Wear" Hairbows and Bands in Original Packaging

Three packages whose cardboard backing depicts a color-tinted image of Shirley Temple with bow in her hair, are labeled "Genuine Authorized Ready to Wear Hairbow and Band", each with a different color (red, blue and yellow) hairbow which is centered by a tiny cameo with an image of Shirley. Ribbon Mills Corp., Made in USA. Circa 1937.

Memorabilia Relating to the First Transpolar Flight from Moscow to California

Comprising two photographs of nine-year old Shirley Temple and the three Russian fliers who made the first non-stop transpolar flight from Moscow to Southern California, July 12-14, 1937, along with three cards with little notes of admiration and autographs from those fliers, Mikhail Gromov (pilot), Andrei Yumashev (copilot) and Sergei Danilin (navigator) to Shirley Temple. The notes were written in both Russian and English language, the English noting "To a charming little girl and a great actress". Along with a card from Consantine Oumansky (charge d'affairs at the Russian embassy in Washington, and then from 1939-1941, Russian ambassador to the US), who noted "Together with our Trans-Polar Flighers [sic] I am enchanted by Shirley. You can really be proud of her", and with a ruble note. Of little attention today, that flight was extraordinary at the time, flying 7120 non-stop miles in 62 hours, a new flight record. The flight plan was designed to land in San Diego, but fog conditions caused its landing in a cow pasture in San Jacinto. The fliers were wildly celebrated including a ticker tape parade in Los Angeles, a visit with President Roosevelt, and, this, a meeting with Shirley Temple.

Yellow Linen Dress With Smocked Bodice and Bows Worn by Shirley Temple

Of fine yellow linen, with pleats falling full length below the elaborately smocked bodice, the smocking on both front and back, and with puffed sleeves and large bows at each shoulder, with original cloth label from Bullock's Wilshire. The dress, a favorite of Shirley, was worn on social and publicity occasions such as her meeting with the Soviet pilots (see #490). Shirley appeared on the front color cover of Photoplay, June 1937, wearing this dress, while blowing bubbles.

Correspondence from Irving Berlin to Shirley Temple and Autographed Photograph

Including a typed letter, dated April 21, 1937, on Irving Berlin letterhead, thanking Shirley for inviting his daughters to her party; along with a photograph of Berlin and Shirley Temple, with his autograph "To Shirley With love, from Irving Berlin".

Correspondence from Marlene Dietrich to Shirley Temple's Mother

A typed letter, dated June 9th, 1936, advises Mrs. Temple that she and her daughter would be leaving for Europe and that her daughter's bodyguard would be available for employment, with Marlene Dietrich's heartiest recommendation. Along with the original postmarked envelope and a studio photograph previously taken, about 1934, of Marlene Dietrich and Shirley Temple together.

Correspondence from Andre Kostelanetz to Shirley Temple

The letter, dated January 25th, 1940, congratulating Shirley on her "charming performance" in "Bluebird" and noting that he is looking forward to playing some of the music from "Bluebird" on his upcoming program of February 5th.

Autographed Photograph of a Bust of Shirley Temple from George Conlon, The Sculptor

8 1/2" (22 cm.) x 7" framed. A sepia print of a photograph of a bust of Shirley Temple with an autograph "To little Shirley with compliments of the sculptor, George Conlon, Paris, Sept ï36." The famed sculptor was known for his finely rendered busts of celebrities including those of Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh, as well as Shirley Temple as shown here in the autographed photo.

Five Autographed Celebrity Photographs with Messages to Shirley Temple

Each 8" x 10". Including Eddie Cantor ("To a darling!, Affectionately); Jackie Moran ("Greetings to a great little ïStar' "); the cast of Our Game ("To Shirley with kind regards from Andrew Sheara); Leo Carillo ("To Dear Shirley, Love, Your pal"); and Dennis King ("To Shirley with real appreciation").

Five Autographed Celebrity Photographs with Inscribed Messages to Shirley Temple

Each is 8" x 10". Including May Robson ("My dear Little Shirley Temple, The wonder of the whole world from a loving old timer, ï33"); Vivienne Seger ("To Adorable Shirley - my favorite actress from her admirer with love"); Gladys George ("To Mrs. Temple and Shirley, with happy memories and every good wish, Sincerely, Hollywood May 1936"); Vera Zorina ("To Shirley from a great admirer"); and Lorraine Day ("Best wishes always to a very lovely young girl").

Four Autographed Celebrity Photographs with Inscribed Messages to Shirley Temple

Each is 8" x 10". Including Noel Coward ("For Shirley with my love" written on photograph of Coward with Shirley, as he is writing in her autograph book); Otto Preminger ("To Wiggles, Love Otto"); Henry Fonda ("To Shirley - my favorite actress"); and Helen Hayes ("To Shirley with Love and Admiration, 1937"). During that same year, August 22, 1937, Helen Hayes had interviewed with the Los Angeles Examiner saying, "One of my pet dreams is that some day I'll come back and start a brand new career...playing the nurse, say, to Shirley Temple's Juliet".

Two Autographed Photographs from Norma Shearer and James Melton to Shirley Temple

Each 14" x 11". One depicting Norma Shearer in stylized pose by a table and urn of flowers with the message "To Shirley Temple, With sincere admiration of a fine little actress" with Shearer's signature; and James Melton, the Met opera performer who wrote to her "To Shirley with warm regards from James Melton".

Five Autographed Photographs from Co-Stars and Directors of Shirley Temple

Each 8" x 10". Including photograph of Earl Haley (assistant director of "Stowaway") and Shirley, each holding a pet dog, with his inscribed message "Shirley - you are simply ïstravagant', Love Earl Haley"; Frank Coghlan, who played her brother in "Managed Money" ("To Shirley, My film little sister of long ago - Much love, Frank ïJunior' Coghlan"); Buddy Ebsen from "Captain January" ("To Shirley, Love and kisses, Buddy Ebsen"); Boots McCracken, co-director ("Please Shirley don't do that, but I love you just the same, Boots"); and Frank Morgan (who, referencing "Heidi" wrote "with admiration and appreciation from your worthless old Grandpa - Frank Morgan").

Five Autographed Photographs of Shirley Temple Co-Stars with Inscribed Messages to Her

Each 8" x 10". Including Claire Trevor who co-starred in "Baby Take a Bow" ("To Shirley, the sweetest - just hoping I have one half as grand some day"); Lyle Talbot who played in "Our Little Girl" (Shirley darling. I love you even if you won't come to my house to live"); Charles Farrell who co-starred in "Just Around the Corner" ("To Shirley with love from most favorite leading man"); Evelyn Venable who played in "The Little Colonel" ("To Shirley with my dearest love and good wishes for your future happiness"); and Charlotte Greenwood who co-starred in "Young People" ("To Shirley with a heart-full of love from Mom Ballantine").

Two Play Dresses Worn by Shirley Temple

Including yellow silk middy-style dress with blue silk edging, capelet sleeves, and applique blue stars. Along with fine batiste sheer sleeveless dress printed with tiny black polka dots, edged with tulle ruffles and trimmed with black velvet ribbons and bows. The dresses were worn by a young Shirley Temple for various social and publicity events. Circa 1935.

American Composition Doll by Madame Alexander

16" (41 cm.) All composition with socket head, brown sleep eyes, human hair lashes, open mouth, four teeth, blonde human hair with curly bangs and braids, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing custom-made green organdy dress, undergarments, ankle boots, woven bonnet, marked "Princess Elizabeth Madame Alexander. Generally excellent. Madame Alexander, circa 1937.

Blue Woolen Coat and Bonnet with Velvet Trim Worn by Shirley Temple

The pale blue woolen coat has five scalloped button flaps with blue buttons and blue velvet edging, and has a blue velvet collar and matching bonnet with blue velvet border. The coat was worn by a very young Shirley Temple in various publicity events. Circa 1933.

Dainty Dotted Swiss Dress Worn by Shirley Temple, and Doll in Matching Costume

19" (48 cm.) The dress is of white dotted Swiss with high waist, bands of blue smocking on the center bodice, sleevelets and collar with white ruffled edging, matching gathered pockets. With a composition doll having sleep eyes, blonde mohair bobbed wig, open mouth, teeth, and wearing an identical dress of dotted Swiss with blue smocking. The doll also owns a suede coat and hat with kidskin fringe. Generally excellent. Circa 1935.

Two American Composition "Wendy-Ann" Dolls by Madame Alexander

13" (33 cm.) Each is all composition with socket head, sleep eyes, closed mouth with bow-shaped lips, jointing at shoulders and hips, marked "Wendy Ann Mme Alexander New York". One doll with blue sleep eyes, human hair lashes, original brunette human hair wig, and wearing black lace gown over peach cotton underlay, with floral decorations and veil; the other with blonde human hair in original coiffure, wearing original white lace gown over satin slip, blue velvet floral trim and bouquet. The dolls were exclusively costumed for Shirley Temple.

American Composition "Wendy-Ann" by Alexander in Original Costume

13" (33 cm.) All composition with socket head, blue sleep eyes, human hair lashes, dark eye shadow, bow-shaped mouth, blonde human hair in original ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips, marked "Wendy Ann Mme Alexander New York", and dress is also marked "Wendy Ann by Madame Alexander". The doll is wearing her original costume of pink organdy with lace trim, black velvet sash, and bonnet trim, lace wristlets, shoes and socks. Generally excellent. Alexander, circa 1935.

American Composition "Patricia" by Effanbee

15" (38 cm.) All composition with socket head, blue sleep eyes, real lashes, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig in side curls, jointing at shoulders and hips, marked "Effanbee Patricia". The doll is wearing custom-made pretty blue cotton dress printed with little toy animals, undergarments, socks, shoes. Generally excellent. Effanbee, circa 1935.

Two American Composition Dolls by Madame Alexander from the Shirley Temple Collection

9" (23 cm.) and 13". Each is all composition with socket head, closed mouth with bow-shaped lips, jointing at shoulders and hips, signed "Wendy-Ann Mme Alexander New York". Including smaller with painted eyes and blonde braids, original cotton print dress, pinafore, flower-trimmed hat, shoes and socks. The larger has sleep eyes, human hair lashes, blonde human hair and is wearing blue cotton dress, undergarments, socks, shoes, and woven bonnet. Both generally excellent. American, Madame Alexander, circa 1935.

American Composition Child Doll as Look-Alike Shirley Temple

15" (38 cm.) All composition with socket head, blue sleep eyes, human hair lashes, painted features, open mouth, two upper teeth, blonde human hair with arranged curls, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing custom-made yellow silk crepe dress, matching onesie undergarment, socks, shoes, purple velvet coat with yellow pocket, yellow cotton tam. The doll was costumed for Shirley Temple to represent her role in an unidentified early film. Generally excellent. Circa 1935.

German Bisque Child in Scottish Costume

13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted features, open mouth, four tiny teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden fully jointed body, wearing factory-original Scottish costume and tam, marked "Armand Marseille Germany 390 A 3/0 M". Generally excellent. Circa 1930.

German Character in Distinctive Custom Costume or Uniform

19" (48 cm.) Composition socket head with painted features, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, open mouth, four teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition five-piece toddler body, marked "Armand Marseille Germany 390 A 2 M". Generally excellent. The doll is wearing an unusual, custom-made costume of white wool dress, blue jacket and cap, white wool shawl with fringed detail and having two matching metal emblems and embroidered clover leaves, original undergarments, shoes and socks.

German Bisque Flapper Doll with Costumes, and Photograph of Shirley Holding the Doll

15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with painted finish, blue glass sleep eyes, ochre eye shadow, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed flapper body, marked "4/0 Germany". The doll is wearing blue knit suit and bonnet, and additional hand-made costumes including dress and cap and pink linen costume and pink knit sweater. Along with a photograph of young Shirley Temple holding the doll, the photograph in original matted folio with photographer's mark of Albert L. Bresnik of Hollywood.

English Felt Child Doll in Schoolboy Uniform by Norah Wellings

Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, painted blue eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig in short curls, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing schoolboy uniform with Eton-type jacket and cap with emblem. Very good condition, some costume fading, English, Norah Wellings, circa 1935.

Two German and French Dolls in Elaborate Folklore Costumes

25" (64 cm.) and 27". The larger with bisque socket head, brunette mohair bobbed wig, marked Unis France 301, the smaller has celluloid socket head, blonde mohair wig with side-coiled braids; both dolls with open mouth, blue glass eyes, teeth, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, and wearing original or custom-detailed folk costume, including Normandy coiffe on one. Generally excellent. Circa 1930. The French doll was gifted to Shirley Temple by a young French girl, Ginette Marboeuf-Hoyet, known as "The Shirley Temple of France" after winning a look-alike contest sponsored by a Paris newspaper, according to an article in the May 1936 LA Times.

Peach Silk Special Occasion Dress with Daisy Appliques Worn by Shirley Temple

Of soft peach silk crepe, the high-waisted dress features sewn-down tucks on the bodice that form into narrow loose pleats down the waist down, and extending completely around the dress, with puffed sleeves having openwork detail, and with a very wide collar that is edged with stitch-puffed daisy flowers that are repeated in a cascading garland on the skirt; with matching sash and self-covered buttons. The dress was worn for special occasions by Shirley Temple, circa 1937.

Turquoise Silk Crepe Dress Worn by Shirley Temple in the 1938 Film "Just Around the Corner"

Of aqua silk crepe, and having deeply gathered caplet sleeves, pleated dress that is stitched down to the hips, detachable matching sash, large ivory silk collar with Belgian embroidered lace edging, and matching lace edging down the center front. With hidden snap closures, pearl decorative buttons, and a wonderful "hidden" front panel of ecru ivory crepe pleats which are revealed when in movement. Included are matching bloomers. The dress was won by Penny (Shirley Temple) in the "Where's Borneo?" scene of the 1938 film "Just Around the Corner". The costume designer for the film was Gwen Wakeling.

Blue Boucle Woolen Coat Worn by Shirley Temple in the 1938 Film "Just Around the Corner"

Of powder blue boucle wool, the faux double-breasted coat has self-covered buttons, curve-shaped pockets (one with lace handkerchief), striped silk faille collar and cuffs, and blue silk crepe lining. The coat has original studio inventory number 14714. Included are two vintage photographs of Shirley Temple wearing the coat, once with her co-stars of the 1938 film, and once in a publicity photograph as she was arriving to serve as Grand Marshall of the 1939 Tournament of Roses Parade. The costume was worn by Penny (Shirley Temple) in opening scenes of the 1938 film "Just Around the Corner" as she arrives at the Riverview to find she no longer lives in the penthouse, but rather in a basement apartment. The costume designer for the film was Gwen Wakeling.

Blue Jumper and Blouse, Heart Design Worn by Shirley Temple in "Just Around the Corner"

Of fine royal blue wool/linen, the jumper is constructed with a high waist, flat front panel with full-length side pleats, attached sash with back ties, double straps with inset panels of silk to match the blouse, and embroidered heart decorations at the top edge; with matching blouse of ecru with colorful heart designs, and with embroidered hearts on the blouse collar, with original studio inventory label "14725 Shirley". Included are two vintage photographs of Shirley Temple wearing the costume. The dress was worn by Penny (Shirley Temple) in the matchmaking scene wherein Penny reconciles her father Jeff Hale (Charles Farrell) with Kitty (Joan Davis), and the immortal words "That's love for ïya" are spoken. A favorite costume of Shirley Temple, it was worn at a number of events, including her July 1938 interview for the Saturday Evening Post, in which the reporter named her "Little Miss Miracle". The costume designer for the film was Gwen Wakeling.

Navy Blue Silk Dress Worn by Shirley Temple in the 1938 Film "Just Around the Corner"

Of richly draped navy blue silk crepe, the high-waisted dress features short caplet sleeves, faux jacket, Peter Pan collar, a row of self-covered decorative buttons, and all-around swishy pleated skirt with sewn-down pleats to the hips. There is ecru piping at the collar, jacket, sleeve and button edges, and the jacket has wonderful embroidered dancing figures. The dress was worn by Penny (Shirley Temple) in the 1938 film "Just Around the Corner", notably in the tap dance and song "This is a Happy Little Ditty" along with Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. The costume designer for the film was Gwen Wakeling.

Sienna Silk Crepe Dress Worn by Shirley Temple in the 1938 Film "Just Around the Corner"

Of fine sienna silk crepe, the high-waisted dress has box pleats that extend from mid-bodice to the full length of the skirt and are decorated with peach silk embroidered buttons that match the silk Peter Pan collar and tassels, with detachable sash and puffed sleeves with peach silk edging. The dress was worn by Penny (Shirley Temple) in the 1938 film "Just Around the Corner" as Penny collects 5 cents from each neighborhood child with her Uncle Sam benefit, and eventually wins over the hearts of everyone, including the crusty old Uncle Sam Henshaw. The costume designer for the film was Gwen Wakeling.

Three Pairs of Kidskin Gloves Worn by Young Shirley Temple

Kidskin gloves of dark brown, cream kidskin, and light tan with scalloped edge, worn by Shirley Temple on various occasions and with various coats, for publicity events. Circa 1936.

Brown Silk Dress Flower Design, and Coat Worn by Shirley Temple in "Just Around the Corner"

Including a brown silk crepe dress with white polka dots, zipper front, and having applique designs of wildflowers on the bodice and sleeves. Along with a brown woolen coat with white silk faille collar and cuffs, and with soutache detailing, with studio inventory label of 14705. The dress was worn by Penny (Shirley Temple) in the 1938 film "Just Around the Corner" as she sorts her father's shirts and socks in his preparation for departure to Borneo.

Silk Dress, Flower Design, Coat, Worn by Shirley Temple in "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm"

The navy blue silk crepe dress has hidden front closure which opens to hidden pleats below the waist, and with two matching hidden pleat insets at the front and a gathered back, all allowing for easy and fluid movement. The inset color is a rich ecru which matches the two applique wildflowers, the piping, and the ecru covered decorative buttons. The dress has original studio label of 5349. Along with a woolen coat of matching color with white silk faille collar and piping. Generally excellent, back of coat collar a bit darkened. Included are two vintage photographs of Shirley wearing the costume. The costume was worn by Rebecca (Shirley Temple) in the 1938 film "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm".

Velvet-Bodied Doll Inspired by "Brother Rat" Film with Keywind Music Box

18" (46 cm.) Having muslin flat-faced shape with painted facial features, blue down-glancing eyes, bow-shaped mouth, stitched-on ears, with stitched-on red and blue velvet uniform costume, muslin mitten hands, with attached black plush hat. Generally excellent. Circa 1938, the doll has a (working) hidden music box which operates from keywind at the back torso.

American Cloth Doll Named "Helen" by Shirley Temple

12" (30 cm.) All cloth doll with mask pressed and painted facial features, blue upper-glancing eyes, lashes, bow-shaped mouth, fleecy red ringlet curled hair, chubby body, original cotton play suit. Generally excellent. Georgene Novelties, circa 1936. Likely the doll named "Helen" by Shirley Temple, acquired on a trip in 1936. An article in The Humboldt Times of Eureka, Cali. August 1, 1936, related this story, "She loves dolls of which she possesses more than 200...Two of them accompanied her on this trip. Jimmy. a blue-eyed doll as big as a ten-month baby, lost an arm just as he was entering the Empress Hotel yesterday and most of the afternoon, sat despondently on a high-back chair awaiting the ïdoctor'. And Helen, who was added to the party, as they passed through San Francisco,... expresses Shirley's passion for red hair, her Titian ringlets being her crowning glory."

Two American Cloth Dolls as Shirley Temple Look-Alikes

12" (30 cm.) Each is all cloth with mask pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, real lashes on one, closed mouth, one with yellow yarn hair, bow-shaped mouth and red polka dot dress; the other with blonde fleecy curled hair, gentle smile, and wearing baby dress. Generally excellent. Georgene Averill, circa 1935.

Four American Cloth Dolls by Georgene Novelties

12" (30 cm.) Each is all cloth with mask pressed and painted facial features, blue or brown side-glancing eyes, real lashes, closed mouth with little smile, rosy cheeks, yarn or fleecy floss hair, stitch-jointed at shoulders and hips, each with original costume. Generally excellent. Georgene Novelties, circa 1935.

Two Felt Character Dolls with Vibrant Original Costumes

11" (28 cm.) -16". Including an all-felt doll with swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig in soft curls, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing original fanciful Tyrolean-style costume. Along with an all-felt elf with glass eyes, wearing original stitched-on green felt elf costume and cap, with original spectacles. Generally excellent. Circa 1935, the girl is in the Lenci manner.

Four English Felt Dolls by Norah Wellings

12" (30 cm.) -15". Each has felt or velvet head with pressed and painted facial features, three with painted side-glancing eyes, one with glass eyes, yarn hair, original vibrant costumes. Including Dutch girl with bright orange costume and yellow cap; Native American with light brown complexion and yellow felt costume; brown-complexioned island girl with beaded jewelry; and Dutch boy with green velvet costume and cap. Generally excellent. English, Norah Wellings, circa 1935.

English Felt Doll as Shirley Temple Look-a-Like by Farnell

15" (38 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, umbre eye shadow, closed mouth with richly-colored lips, rosy cheeks, blonde mohair curly short locks, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing original knit snow suit with stocking cap, pom-pom trim. Very fresh condition. English, Farnell, circa 1935, the doll was designed to suggest Shirley Temple, although Farnell was not a licensed maker of the Shirley Temple doll.

Two Italian Felt Character Dolls in Folk Costumes

Each has felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, black mohair wig, jointed arms and legs, Each is wearing its original linen, felt and woolen folk costume, one with bagpipe having original heart-shaped parchment label and original cloth label. Generally excellent, slightly darkened complexion. Italy, Lenci, circa 1935.

Felt Brown-Complexioned Doll with Vibrant Felt Feathered Headdress and Skirt

15" (38 cm.) including headdress. Brown-complexioned felt swivel head with pressed and paintd facial features, brown upper glancing eyes, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, black mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing original costume of vibrant multi-feathered felt to simulate feathers on headdress and skirt, with accessories. Generally excellent. Circa 1935.

English Brown-Complexioned Velvet Doll with Vibrant Costume by Farnell

14" (36 cm.) Of rich brown velvet, with swivel head having pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, rounded nose, smiling expression with double row of teeth, black fleecy hair, stitch-jointed brown velvet arms and legs, wearing original vibrant costume of red shorts and cap and striped shirt, with original label "Farnell's Alpha Toys" on feet. Generally excellent. English, Farnell, circa 1935.

English Velvet Doll Depicting Spanish Boy by Farnell

23" (58 cm.) Velvet head with pressed and painted facial features, large brown side-glancing eyes, umber eye shadow, smiling expression with two rows of painted teeth, painted sideburns, attached costume of silk shirt with ribbon trim, black velvet trousers with felt flowers, black sombrero hat, bangle earrings, with original paper label "An Alpha Joy-Day Spaniard, Made in England by J.K. Farnell". Vibrant fresh colors, beautifully preserved. English, Farnell, circa 1935.

Brochure from Fox Films for "The Little Colonel" and Shirley's Own Copy of the Children's Book

22" (56 cm.) x 16" brochure. The 14-page oversized promotional brochure for "The Little Colonel" was sent to movie theatres around the US by Fox, and is filled with proposed publicity clips, ads and trivia bits designed to be used with local media. Additionally the brochure contains tie-in promotion ideas featuring dolls, paper dolls, books and ideas for contests. Also included is a copy of the book, "The Little Colonel", published A.L. Burt at the time of the film, with color illustration of Shirley Temple on the cover and illustrated with scenes from the film. This was Shirley Temple's personal copy of the book.

Autographed Drawing Of Shirley Temple by Jade Pasteur Inspired by the 1937 Film "Heidi"

22" (56 cm.) x 15". Monochromatic crayon drawing on heavy art board depicts Shirley Temple wearing a costume from "Heidi", holding a little goat in her arms, and inscribed "With all my love to Shirley Temple, Jade Pasteur, October 18, 1938". Born in America in 1914 to French and Russian immigrant parents (her mother claiming to be a direct descendant of Louis Pasteur, thus inspiring Jade to use this last name), Jade Pasteur was both an accomplished American portrait painter and a dancer who appeared in 15 MGM films mostly during 1930s at which time she likely made the acquaintance of Shirley Temple. Throughout her long and storied career she painted, mostly on commission, notable celebrities and performers.

Two Large Color-Enhanced Photographs of Shirley Temple from Tribune Color Studios

15" (38 cm.) x 11" image. 23" x 18" framed. Including a full-color photograph of Shirley Temple wearing the French ball gown from the 1937 film "Heidi", and another photograph depicting a rarely found serious pose of Shirley seated in a wicker chair, wearing stylish dress. Each is dry-mounted on original board, with original mat which is pencil inscribed "Tribune Color Studios", and each has original varnish enhancement of the photograph.

Promotional Brochure and Theatre Lobby Card for the 1936 Film "Captain January"

22" (56 cm.) x 16" brochure. The 12-page oversized promotional brochure published by 20th Century Fox for the 1936 film "Captain January" was designed for use by local movie theatres around the US, and is filled with ad mats, trivia fillers, information about the film, a list of authorized tie-ins including photographs of Shirley's fashion line and Shirley dolls, large silhouette cut-outs, and pages of ideas for promotions including how to build a miniature lighthouse, and a suggestion that local theatres tie-in with their local S.P.C.A. to promote Shirley's appointment as Honorary Junior National Chairman of Be Kind to Animals Week. Along with a brilliant lobby card from the film.

Advance Promotional Brochure for the 1934 Film "Bright Eyes"

22" (56 cm.) x 16". The 8-page brochure has a cover sheet with a large photograph of Shirley Temple titled, "Advance Exploitation Special" of the 1934 film "Bright Eyes" with the notation, "the profit opportunities in this child star's newest picture are so great that this book is issued well in advance of the regular deluxe press book so that you may start your campaign early". With suggestions for conducting local Shirley Temple Resemblance Contests, details about forming a Shirley Temple Toy Club to donate dolls to hospitals and orphanages, and a two-page spread on the new Shirley Temple doll (so new that the actual doll was not ready, and a photograph of Shirley's face was superimposed on a doll body for advertising purposes).

Promotional Brochure for the 1936 Film "Poor Little Rich Girl"

22" (56 cm.) x 16" brochure. The 14-page oversized promotional brochure published by 20th Century Fox for the 1936 film "Poor Little Rich Girl" was designed for use by local movie theatres around the US, and is filled with proposed publicity clips, ads and trivia fillers designed to be used with local media. Additionally, the brochure contains tie-in promotion ideas, a bevy of photographs of Shirley Temple, and several pages of tie-in licensed products including wonderful photographs of her licensed clothing line including accessories, and a full list of licensed products. Although most of the tie-ins are related to the specific film, there is also a large ad for the "Sensationally New!" Shirley Temple Ranger Dolls, Official Doll of the Texas Centennial.

Large Pictorial Poster of Shirley Temple with Her Printed Signature

39" x 27". The large poster of the wide-eyed child has hand-tinted detail of color including perfectly tinted hazel eyes, and with delicate cheek and lip blush, with 20th Century Fox insignia, and stamped on the reverse side "advertising material issued by the Film Corp of Italy" and "Printed in Italy". Excellent condition, few small creases at left upper corner, original folding creases, unmounted under glass on acid-free foam board. Circa 1936.

American Composition Doll "Sally" by Petite from Shirley Temple's Doll Collection

20" (51 cm.) Composition socket head on composition shoulder plate, large green sleep eyes, human hair lashes, painted features, closed mouth with bow-shaped lips, wheat-blonde human hair wig in arranged curls, firmly stuffed cloth torso, jointed arms and legs, wearing cotton dress over undies, original shoes and socks, with added white fur coat with toggle pearl buttons and pressed felt cloche with pom-pom. Signed Petite. Circa 1935, their model marketed as "Sally". The coat and hat are very similar to those worn by young Shirley Temple at various publicity events.

German Film Poster "Kapitan January" for the Shirley Temple 1936 Film "Captain January"

35" (89 cm.) x 12" framed. The narrow poster depicts Star (Shirley Temple) at the wheel of the Captain's boat, in classic rain slicker, and with colorized detail of the poster, with 20th Century Fox insignia and the printer's mark of B. Bide Pardubice. Excellent condition, original folding creases, unmounted under glass on acid-free form board. Circa 1936.

Large Italian Film Poster "La Pequena Vigia" for the 1936 Film "Captain January"

44" x 32". Posed in front of a star-studded vibrant blue sky background and shaded green waves, a lighthouse in the background, is "Star" in yellow rain slicker and hat, with insignia of 20th Century Fox and Studio Arte Fox, and with printer's mark of Imp. Lit Ortega Valencia. Generally excellent, original folding crease lines, unmounted under glass on acid-free foam board. Circa 1936.

Foreign Film Poster "Krullekopje" Featuring Shirley Temple in the 1935 Film "Curly Top"

39" (99 cm.) x 25" framed. A beautiful large poster depicts a scene of (Elizabeth Blair) Shirley Temple urging her pony "S-h-h", a charming tease of one of the film's memorable scenes. The poster is in rich colors with brilliantly outlined wording "Shirley Temple in Krullekopje (Curly Top)" with 20th Century Fox insignia, and the stamp of Central Commissie voor de Filmkeurig. Excellent condition, original folding crease lines, unmounted under glass on acid-free foam board. Circa 1935.

German Film Poster "Kleinste Rebell" for Shirley Temple's 1935 Film "The Littlest Rebel"

35" (89 cm.) x 12" framed. The narrow poster depicts Shirley Temple in the famous sassy, hands-on-hips pose heavily used for the 1935 film, her costume colorized to blue and with over rich red bows and lips; with vivid red background, and prominently mentioning Bill Robinson in the German language copy. The 20th Century Fox insignia is at the left side. Excellent condition, unmounted under glass on acid-free foam board. Circa 1935.

German Film Poster "Wuschelkopf" for Shirley Temple's 1935 Film "Curly Top"

25" x 38". The illustrated poster with shadow design and colorful red lettering on a grey and blue background features a wide-eyed Shirley Temple with curly locks, and German language advertising for her 1935 film "Curly Top", with 20th Century Fox insignia, and printer's label Atelier Konig and Druck K. Pillar's NFG Wien III. Excellent condition, unmounted under glass on acid-free foam board. Circa 1935.

Rare Grand Early Film Poster Featuring Shirley Temple in 1934 Film "Managed Money"

40" (102 cm.) x 27" framed. The sepia-toned poster features illustrations from the 1934 film "Managed Money" which was part of the Frolics of Youth series produced by Educational Pictures. An amusing illustration of Shirley Temple wearing cowgirl garb and seated on a turtle. The poster has the insignia of Educational Pictures "The Spice of the Program", and notes Distributed in the USA by Fox Film Corporation. Excellent condition, bend in one corner, original crease folding lines, unmounted under glass on acid-free foam board. Circa 1934, rare to find early posters as this, especially in this large size.

Green Silk Crepe Costume Worn by Shirley Temple in the 1934 Film "Managed Money"

The green silk crepe with narrow pleats that extend the full-length of the dress from a fitted yoke that is hidden beneath a deep batiste collar with embroidery and lace trim, and with a silk bow at the center neckline. The costume was worn by young Shirley Temple in the 1934 film "Managed Money".

Costume Worn by Shirley Temple in Early Film for Educational Studios

Comprising a shadowprint pink silk blouse with tiered ruffled collar, and puffed sleeves, under a tuxedo-style vest with wide lapels and fancy button closure, and with a black felt brimmed cap, the large signature diaper pin, and a pair of early (well-worn) tap shoes. A vintage photograph of Shirley wearing the costume is included. The costume was made for Shirley's role by her mother, Gertrude Temple.

Costume Worn by Shirley Temple in the 1933 film "Kid in Hollywood"

A cabaret-style costume of black sequins over pink satin, fully lined, with sleeveless top and classic "diaper" pants with oversized diaper pin, decorated with blue marabou feathers, and having matching separate wristlets. The costume was worn by Morelegs Sweet Trick (Shirley) in her spoof of Marlene Dietrich in the 1933 film "Kid in Hollywood" during her song performance "We Just Couldn't Say Goodbye". Included is a photograph of Shirley wearing the costume, which was made for her by her mother, Gertrude Temple.

Costumes Worn by Shirley Temple in the 1933 Film "Polly Tix in Washington"

The costume worn by Shirley Temple in the 1933 film "Polly Tix in Washington" comprises black lace over peach silk panties and halter from her first scene in the film, and the matching black lace halter and black velvet pants worn by her throughout the remainder. The bodice is trimmed with peach chiffon ruffle at the neckline, and black lace ruffled sleevelets, and the costume includes various rhinestone and pearl necklaces worn with the costume. Included is a photograph of Shirley in this costume. In Shirley Temple's memoirs she notes that the costumes for these early one-reeler films were made by her mother, Gertrude Temple.

Costume Worn by Shirley Temple in the 1933 Film "The Kid's Last Fight"

The two-piece ensemble comprises a peach silk blouse with black polka dots and large bow at the center neckline, under a black silk satin vest. The costume was worn by Shirley Temple in the early 1933 one-reeler satire "The

Tap Dance Costume Worn by Shirley Temple in the 1933 Film "Glad Rags to Riches"

Comprising a pink satin bodice with illusion net overlay and black sequin and lace trim, along with dressing robe of rose crepe silk and tiers of lace, with black velvet trim, the costume was worn by very young Shirley Temple during her dance performance and then in her dressing room of the Lullaby Lobster Palace in the 1933 film "Glad Rags to Riches". A vintage photograph of Shirley Temple wearing the costume is included. This was the third in the series of 11-minute one-reelers produced by Jack Hays and features Shirley Temple's first on-screen tap dance. Temple related in various memoirs and interviews that the costumes from these early firms had been hand-sewn by her mother, Gertrude Temple.

Costume Worn by Shirley Temple in the 1932 Film "War Babies"

Of fine rose batiste with low-cut gathered neckline, full bodice with gathered waist and short puffed sleeves, with black embroidered detail and having oversized diaper safety pin and decorated garter, along with a pair of early tap shoes worn by Shirley in this and other early dance performances. Some age spotting on blouse. Including a vintage photograph of Shirley Temple wearing the costume which appeared in the 1932 film "War Babies", a spoof on the early film "What Price Glory?" The costume was sewn for Shirley by her mother, Gertrude Temple.

Dance Costume Worn by Shirley Temple in the 1933 Film "Glad Rags to Riches"

Comprising a peach satin blouse with very full upper sleeves and fitted lower sleeves, the blouse decorated with black lace and silk banding on the puffed sleeves; with original silver metallic "diaper" with pink flannel lining and oversized diaper pin. Included is a photograph of Shirley in this costume which she wore during a follies revue in the 1933 film "Glad Rags to Riches". In the film she played the role of Le Belle Diaperina, a chanteuse. The costume was made for Shirley by her mother Gertrude Temple.

Costume Worn by Shirley Temple in the 1932 Film "Pie-Covered Wagon"

Of blue cotton with pink polka dots, comprising a blouse with puffed sleeves and pink silk crepe ruffled collar, with black bow, and having matching sunbonnet with pink flower decoration. The costume was worn by Shirley Temple throughout the 1932 one-reeler film "Pie-Covered Wagon", which was a spoof on the 1923 silent film "The Covered Wagon". Included is a large-format sepia photograph of Shirley Temple and the film dog.

Gertrude Temple's Scrapbooks of Paper Memorabilia Concerning Shirley Temple, 1939 & 1940

24" x 19". Even as Shirley Temple's childhood film years wane, the public fascination with her does not. The two scrapbooks comprising those years are filled with articles, interviews, and suppositions concerning what she will do next. There are 398 pages.

Gertrude Temple's Scrapbooks of Paper Memorabilia Concerning Shirley Temple, 1938

24" x 19". Two large scrapbooks devoted to paper memorabilia from worldwide publications illustrate the far reach of the Shirley Temple fame during this pivotal career year. There are 334 pages.

Gertrude Temple's Scrapbooks of Paper Memorabilia Concerning Shirley Temple, 1937

18" x 17" and 24" x 19". The two scrapbooks fill 370 pages with newspaper articles, interviews, gossip tidbits, photographs, and other memorabilia concerning Shirley Temple at the peak of her career.

Gertrude Temple's Scrapbooks of Paper Memorabilia Concerning Shirley Temple, 1936

24" x 19". Two scrapbooks covering the year 1936 and the beginning of 1937, filled with newspaper and magazine articles about the growing career and projects of the young star. There are 382 pages in the two scrapbooks.

Gertrude Temple's Scrapbook of Paper Memorabilia Concerning Shirley Temple, 1935

18" x 16". The immense scrapbook, comprising 386 pages, covers releases of her major films of that year with all of the surrounding commentary and articles, both national and international, with special mention of the family trip to Hawaii, and references to her by other film luminaries. The pages are loose.

Gertrude Temple's Scrapbook of Paper Memorabilia Concerning Shirley Temple, 1934

18" x 16". Comprising 168 pages of clippings concerning the young performer's blossoming career, with details concerning licensed products that were underway including clothing lines, as well as stories about the tyke's ability to win over cynical older stars, and inside stories about her films.

Gertrude Temple's Scrapbook of Paper Memorabilia Concerning Shirley Temple, 1932

15" x 11". Comprising 50 scrapbook pages of clippings, programs, magazine covers, reviews, and other paper memorabilia for the early year, 1932, including the productions of Jack Hays, and the groundbreaking "Stand Up and Cheer".

Pair, Wooden-Bodied Man and Woman in Detailed Folk Costumes of Argentina

Each has stretched canvas over wood socket head with painted complexion and facial features, and all-wooden body with dowel jointing at the shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. The woman with long flax-hair braids and an ivory satin gown with lace trim, silk apron, leather slippers, jewelry, and carrying a castanet; the man with dark hair captured under a wide-brimmed felt hat, and wearing cotton shirt and pants, with black silk chaps and jacket having embroidered flowers, leather belt with fancy silver buckle, metal spurs, and carrying a suede implement. Generally excellent. The dolls were sent to Shirley Temple from Argentinian Fox affiliate during the mid-1930s after Winfield Sheehan announced that Shirley had begun a doll collection. Shirley Temple included the dolls in the special exhibition of her collection that was created for the premiere of "Wee Willie Winkie".

Pair, Composition Baby Grumpy Dolls by Effanbee in Original Amish Costumes

12" (30 cm.) Each has composition shoulder head with painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, pursed lips as though pouting, firmly stuffed torso and composition limbs with jointing at shoulders and hips. The man has white mohair wig and very full beard, sculpted black shoes, and wearing black felt shirt, trousers brown felt hat; the woman with brunette mohair wig, wearing plain costume with apron and bonnet. Generally excellent. Effanbee, circa 1935.

Polish Paper Mache Doll in Original Folk Costume

16" (41 cm.) Having hand-sculpted paper mache head with painted angular features, brunette mohair wig, firmly stuffed cloth body with separated fingers, wearing original well-detailed costume, labeled Made in Poland, with wonderful detail of accents including leather belt and trimmed cap. Generally excellent. Circa 1930s.

Four Childhood Wood Block Artworks by Shirley Temple

19" (48 cm.) x 11" (largest). Including a large wood block with chiseled and tinted detail depicting the Temple's Rockingham home, and three wood block colorful sketches including a friendly bull sniffing a flower, three dancing children with a small golden-lock curly haired child in the center, and an outdoor scene titled "The Desert". Each are signed Shirley Temple.

A Collection of Pinn Family Dolls by Schoenhut

6" (15 cm.) - 12". Six all-wooden dolls with knob heads, block bodies, and clothespin-style arms and legs have simply painted caricature-like features, yarn wigs, and original costumes, some with original labels including "Clo Pinn", "Hattie Pinn", "Bobby Pinn", "Baby Pinn" and "Ty Pinn". Schoenhut, circa 1935. The dolls appear in a group photograph of Shirley Temple and her doll collection, shown as Appendix E.

Three Childhood Artworks by Shirley Temple

Each about 13" x 18" framed. Each is a pencil sketch on paper with Western theme, including a cowboy with horse, titled "O give me a Home", and a scene with tepee and Native American woman with dog, two signed Shirley Temple. Circa 1937.

Native American Doll by Mary Frances Woods, Carved Totem Pole inscribed to Shirley Temple

10" (25 cm.) The doll with face of hand-sculpted crepe paper over plaster lending a realistic aged texture, oil-painted features, bead eyes, black mohair wig, cylinder-shaped armature body with wooden feet, wrapped flannel blanket costume, by Mary Frances Woods of Oregon, circa 1920. And with carved and painted wooden Kachina doll with vibrant carving and colors, and pen-inscribed on the underside, "To Shirley love from Dorothy Wills, Victoria B.C."

Three "Skookum" Dolls of Native Americans by Mary McAboy

11" (28 cm.) Each has sculpted paper mache head with sienna-tinted complexion and painted facial features with side-glancing eyes, padded armature body with flannel blanket wrap, separate feet (the lady doll has variant cloth body). One has original Skookum Indian paper label on feet. Excellent condition. Circa 1935. The woman doll appears in a group photograph of young Shirley Temple's collection, see Appendix B.

Collection of Highly Expressive Native American Indian Head Dolls

8" (20 cm.) - 14". Each is sculpted from dried apples to create faces with highly expressive features, having black bead inset eyes, black human hair wig, and padded armature bodies posed to accentuate the costume. The set includes seven dolls involved in various occupations, including man carving a totem pole, woman seated with basket, man resting on his back with hat over his eyes, wood-gathering man with basket of branches, woman gathering driftwood, young girl and Chief. Generally excellent, light dustiness. An indigenous American folk art dating back centuries, the tradition of dried apple head dolls employs the basic tenet of folk art, that of the use of found objects at hand. By combining the easy availability of a basic material (in this case, the apple, in other cases scraps of wood or cloth, an old corn cob, or even a shell) with the imagination of the craftsman, creative vignettes of everyday life could be achieved. These particular models, according to notes kept by Shirley Temple, were created by Native Americans of the Northwest.

Large "Skookum" Doll of Native American by Mary McAboy

21" (53 cm.) Paper mache head with sienna-tinted complexion and painted features, black mohair braids, stuffed torso and arms with flannel blanket wrap, wooden lower legs, with original Skookums paper label on feet. Generally excellent. Mary McAboy, her portrait models of Native Americans were designed for tourist trade, yet were still compelling and quite accurate representations. This particular model has an attached original leather label "Palm Springs, Cal" which was a favorite weekend get-away of the Temple family in the early 1930s.

Shirley Temple's Suede Vest and Chaps in Conjunction with the 1936 Texas Centennial

A smaller size, worn by Shirley Temple, of suede chaps with elaborate leather, suede and silver stud trim, two large pockets, and with matching vest. Size tags 6 on each piece. Generally excellent. 1936.

Shirley Temple's Suede Vest, Chaps and Leather Wristlets from the Texas Centennial

Commemorating the 1936 Texas Centennial, the leather chaps have matching details to the Ideal composition doll costume created for that event. Comprising suede chaps with elaborate leather, suede and silver stud trim, and two lone star emblems; with matching vest, and pair of leather wristlets. Size tags 8 on each piece. Generally excellent. 1936.

American Composition Doll of Shirley Temple in Texas Centennial Costume

11" (28 cm.) All composition with sleep eyes, human hair lashes, open mouth with smiling expression, dimpled cheeks, blonde mohair wig in ringlet curls with red hair ribbon, jointing at neck, shoulders and hips. The doll is wearing her original costume of the Texas Rangers, comprising plaid cotton shirt, bandana, twill shorts under suede chaps with leather appliques, leather belt with suede holster containing cast metal pistol, brown side-snap boots, and ten-gallon hat labeled "Ride ïem Cowboy". Generally excellent condition. Ideal, circa 1936, marked "Shirley Temple 11", the doll was issued in conjunction with the 1936 Texas Centennial. Included is a studio photograph of Shirley holding the doll. The doll was also shown in a photograph of Shirley Temple with some favorite dolls, Appendix E.

Beaded Suede Dress and Moccasins, a Gift to Shirley Temple from the Blackfoot Indians

Of soft suede with fringed trim and colorful beaded decorations, along with two pairs of suede moccasins. The costume was given to Shirley Temple by the Blackfoot Indians during the filming of the 1939 film "Susannah of the Mounties". For that film, a number of Blackfoot Indians had come to Hollywood and performed as extras. A special friendship developed between the Blackfoots and young Shirley Temple as related in her 1988 autobiography, Child Star. On one occasion, she said, "Chief Coward rose first and spoke in Indian language, a long grave presentation, occasionally pointing at me", which was followed by a blood oath between Yellow Kidney and Shirley, of which Chief Coward said, "Now you blood-sister to Blackfoot nation. Your name now Bright Shining Star". And Shirley continued that he unfolded a dress made of softened doeskin and presented it to her. "This your tribal dress", he said. The gift was made public, appeared in many magazine and newspaper articles, such as this photograph in Screen Guide, June 1939.

Three Childhood Sketches by Shirley Temple

9" (23 cm.) x 12" largest., framed. Each is a hand-drawn sketch with crayon-colored details, including profile of Native American chief, a scene of the Grand Canyon at sunset, and The Desert. Each is signed By Shirley Temple, one dated November 11, 1939, which is likely just after the time that her film "Susannah of the Mounties" had been filmed.

Native American Doll with Feathered Headdress, Possibly Blackfoot Tribe

14" (36 cm.) Of softest suede with stitch-shaped and painted facial features, black bead eyes, fabric hair arranged in long stitched-down braids, leather body under suede costume with elaborate beaded design, including moccasins, and with feathered bonnet. The doll may be wearing the costume of the Blackfoot Tribe, whose members had become close friends with Shirley Temple during the filming of "Susannah of the Mounties".

Kidskin Miniature Tepee with Inscription to Shirley Temple from Pawnee Bill

9" (23 cm.) The wooden-framed tepee is covered authentically with stretched kidskin, with lacing to close entry flaps, and with hand-painted symbols and decorations, along with the inscription "Happy Birthday to Shirley From Pawnee Bill Indian Trading Post". Along with a photograph of Pawnee Bill (Gordon W. Lillie) with an inscription to Shirley Temple "To America's greatest child picture star" signed G W Lillie "Pawnee Bill" , dated 1938. The legendary horseman had presented his Wild West Show throughout Europe and America, sometimes in conjunction with Buffalo Bill, and during the earliest film days of the 1900s had starred in several Westerns. Throughout the late 1920s and 1930s he continued to pursue film ventures in Hollywood, with little avail, but maintained his close connections to film land personalities, possibly meeting the young Shirley Temple at some occasion. He died in 1942.

Boxed Set of Books "Shirley Temple Books About Me"

8" (20 cm.) x 6 1/2". A boxed set of five paper-bound books presented in a boxed edition with an image of Shirley Temple on the cover, #1730 from Saalfield Publishing, 1936. The titles include "Shirley Temple on the Movie Lot", "Shirley Temple Twinkletoes", "Shirley Temple in Starring Roles", "Shirley Temple Little Playmate", and "Shirley Temple Just a Little Girl". Each is filled with numerous anecdotes and photographs about her young life up to the age of 8. Excellent condition. This was Shirley Temple's personal set of the books.

Four Little Books of the Stories of Shirley Temple's Films and Life Story

5" (13 cm.) x 4 1/2". Including "The Story of Shirley Temple" by Grace Mack, with stories and photograph of Shirley in her everyday life up to 1934 when the book was published, "My Life and Times by Shirley Temple" as told to Max Trell. Little Colonel and The Littlest Rebel

Four Children's Books about Shirley Temple's Films

10" (25 cm.) x 9 1/2". Each has heavy stock cover with vibrant photograph of Shirley Temple in a particular starring role, including "Wee Willie Winkie", "Stowaway", "Dimples" and "Poor Little Rich Girl", and each appears to detail scenes in the films which do not appear in the final cut, such as the visit of the Professor and Dimples to a toy store where Shirley wins a doll at the dart game. The books were likely printed prior to the films' releases in order to capitalize on mutual marketing. Published by Saalfield, 1936-1938. Excellent condition. These were Shirley Temple's personal copies of the books.

German Bisque Doll from Shirley Temple's Childhood Collection

15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted features, open mouth, four tiny teeth, brunette hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, marked Heubach Koppelsdorf 275 7/0 Germany. The doll is wearing her original folk costume with elaborate embroidery detail. Generally excellent. Included with the doll is a vintage photograph of Shirley Temple holding the doll.

German Bisque Doll in Traditional Folk Costume from the Shirley Temple Collection of Dolls

21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted features, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, marked "Armand Marseille Germany 390 A 5 M". The doll is wearing her original Dutch folk costume. Excellent condition. Included is a vintage photograph of Shirley Temple holding the doll.

Three Brown-Complexioned Toddler Dolls from the Shirley Temple Collection

10" (25 cm.) and 11". Each is all composition with brown complexion, black painted hair with attached yarn curls, painted facial features side-glancing eyes, closed mouth, five-piece body with jointing at shoulders and hips, antique costume, one with original paper label "Topsy", A Reliable Doll. Generally excellent.

A Family of Patsy Dolls by Effanbee from Shirley Temple's Early Collection

11" (28 cm.) 22", 25". Each has composition socket head with sleep eyes, button-shaped nose, real lashes, bow-shaped tiny mouth. The largest is "Patsy Ruth" with brunette human hair and original marked Lov'ums body; the next is "Patsy Lou" with soft brunette mohair curls over sculpted bobbed hair, and all-composition body; the marked Patsy Baby has sculpted curls, all composition body, with original costume and presentation basket. Generally excellent, the shoes and socks original on all three, the dresses not original on the two larger, each with Effanbee metal wrist bracelet. Effanbee, circa 1934. These two larger dolls, in different costumes, appeared in various early films and publicity photographs with young Shirley Temple.

Nine Early Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls from the Shirley Temple Private Doll Collection

5" (13 cm.) Each is all-bisque with painted complexion and facial features, jointed arms and legs, painted black shoes (one with white boots, one with black boots), blonde or brunette mohair wig, and with original costumes. Six are marked Judy, and three are marked Storybook Dolls. Generally excellent. Few small paint flakes. Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls, early period, mid-1930s.

Two Costumed Bunnies from Early Shirley Temple Collection

15" (38 cm.) including ears. Including white silky plush standing bunny with twill body, velvet-lined ears, wearing colorful cowboy costume, the hat designed with a hole for one ear; and a mohair standing bunny with velvet paws and ear lining, having sewn-on red polka dot costume and blue checkered apron and bow, each with pink eyes. Generally excellent. Bunnies were particularly favored by young Shirley Temple, including not only these toy bunnies, but also her hutch of live bunnies which she tended daily. In Shirley's first memoir, "My Life and Times", written at the age of six, she said, "There are five rabbits that Mr. Sheehan gave me for Easter. We've put a big wire hutch for them in the garden in back of the bungalow at the studio".

The Furnished Dollhouse of Young Shirley Temple, Handmade by Her Mother

40" (102 cm.) l. x 16"d. x 21"h. The wooden framed dollhouse has five various-sized rooms and a staircase, and is furnished in a variety of styles including some Schoenhut pieces (piano signed) and a table signed Tynietoy. The doll house was handmade from a kit by Shirley's mother, Gertrude Temple, and is lettered on the underside "1933 Doll House". Included is a vintage photograph of Shirley playing with this house.

Pair, Cloth Dolls in the Lenci Manner in Original Spanish Costumes of Seville

15" (38 cm.) Each has felt socket head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes with dramatic blue/grey eye shadow, richly blushed cheeks and lips, black mohair wig on woman and glued silk hair in very stylized manner on the man, muslin stitch-jointed body with separated fingers, and each wearing very elaborate original costume of Seville, with details including leather chaps on man, and elaborate hair ornaments on woman. Generally excellent. The dolls were early entries in the Shirley Temple collection. Included with the dolls is a vintage photograph of a very young Shirley holding them. The dolls also appear in the photograph of her doll collection, Appendix D, and were presented at a special exhibition of her dolls shown at the premiere opening of "Wee Willie Winkie".

Pair, Cloth Dolls in the Lenci Manner with Elaborate Original Folk Costume of La Coruna in Spain

14" (36 cm.) Each is all cloth with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing very elaborate multi-layered costumes and accessories of La Coruna region of Spain, including bagpipe for boy and jewelry on girl. Generally excellent. The dolls appeared early in the doll collection of Shirley Temple, as seen in the vintage photograph of Shirley holding the dolls, which is included. The dolls can also be seen in the Appendix D photograph.

Four Miniature Scottie Dogs from the Shirley Temple Collection

4" (10 cm.) The four miniature Scottie dogs have flocked plush coats of white or black, amber glass eyes, and red leather leashes. Included is a vintage photograph of Shirley Temple playing with the dogs. Excellent condition. Circa 1938.

An Early Childhood Doll of Shirley Temple

15" (38 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with black sculpted hair and painted facial features, muslin stitch-jointed body with porcelain lower limbs, painted shoes and socks, red cotton dress. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1900. An early doll owned by Shirley Temple as indicated by her young age in the photograph in which she is shown holding the doll.

Three Childhood Dolls of Shirley Temple

Of earthenware or celluloid, the three dolls have painted facial features, two with glass sleep eyes, blonde mohair wig, cloth stitch-jointed bodies, and each is wearing well-detailed folk costume of their country including Finland and Germany. Generally excellent, some repairs on celluloid. Circa 1930, the dolls were given to Shirley Temple by fans after Winfield Sheehan announced that she had begun a doll collection. Included is a vintage photograph of Shirley Temple holding the three dolls.

Three Childhood Artworks by Shirley Temple

9" (23 cm.) 12" framed. Each is hand drawn on paper, with watercolor or crayon coloring, including an amusing scene of a bunny collecting eggs while a nearby hen chirps, "Hey! Who's laying the eggs around here?" Each signed Shirley Temple. Late 1930s

Pair of Hand-Drawn Childhood Artworks by Shirley Temple

9" (23 cm.) x 12" framed. Drawn on pink paper are two colorful sketches of flowers, one with a setting sun behind mountains, and two miniature persons in the foreground, each signed Shirley Temple and dated 9-20-1938.

Two Childhood Sketches by Shirley Temple Related to Her Films

18" (46 cm.) x 16" framed. Drawn and colored on paper, the sketches depict scenes from "Heidi" and "Stowaway", each signed by Shirley Temple. Circa 1937.

Paper Ephemera Related to Miss Klamt

Comprising a hand-lettered note with colorful border reading "Miss Klamt I really love you. From Shirley Temple. (c. 1935), along with a profile pencil sketch labeled "Miss Klant by Shirley Temple", and with a photograph of the teacher working with Shirley. Frances Klamt worked at Fox for a number of years as tutor to the Studio Kids, as she called them, who numbered, in addition to Shirley, child stars ranging from Anne Baxter to Natalie Wood. In her 1988 autobiography, Child Star, Shirley describes Miss Klamt as she first met her. "A slight woman who stood with both feet together, she wore a small felt pancake hat tipped at a barely perceptible angle and clutched her handbag directly in front of her."

Shirley Temple's Personal Movie Camera

5" (13 cm.) The black leather case, which is initialed S.T. on the clasp, contains Shirley's personal movie camera with original label "Cine-Kodak-Eight, Model 20, Made in USA by Eastman Kodak Co, Rochester N.Y." along with instructional plaque below the lens for "dull days" or "bright days". Shirley was given the camera on a trip to Bermuda in 1938. A vintage photograph of Shirley using the camera is included.

Shirley Temple's Childhood Camera with Her Photography

5" x 3". The leather-cased camera with burgundy leather bellows and chrome and brass fittings is labeled Eastman Kodak of Rochester, New York and Patented Jan 18, 1910. Included with camera is a large selection of 3" x 2 1/2" snap shots taken by Shirley Temple, some on the family trip to Bermuda. Circa 1937.

Shirley Temple's Wooden Handwind Music Box

9" (23 cm.) The wooden music box, designed to be carried by a twill shoulder strap, is painted original cream color with delicate pastel flowers and a cut-out heart to allow the music sound to emanate. A tinkling musical tune is created by turning the handle at the side. Included is a small keywind music box by Thorens, with similar decoration on the wooden case. Circa 1930.

Shirley Temple's Student Typewriter in Case

11" (28 cm.) x 9". The metal portable typewriter with enamel finish has placard label "Student" and is marked "Anfoe, Made in Germany". The typewriter was used by Shirley Temple in her student days, and is preserved in its original metal carrying case. Late 1930s.

Shirley Temple's Portable Record Player in Carrying Case

13" x 10". The four-speed electric portable record player, with controls for treble or bass, and volume, and presented in original vinyl carrying case has original label Teppaz Transit. The record player is well-preserved, the case has some age spotting. A paper note attached reads, "78 rpm portable victrola, made in France, gift to ST in 1930s".

Shirley Temple's Toy Electric Stove by Empire Metal Ware

15" (38 cm.) The tin metal cooking stove with double ovens, hot plates and a warming drawer has original finish, and oven thermometer which shows settings up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, with original wiring (not tested for functioning). Labeled Empire, Pat. June 24, 1924. The stove was played with by Shirley Temple in her glass brick playhouse.

Autographed Photograph of Joan Crawford and Photos of Crawford and Temple Together

Including a large-format 14" x 11" photograph of Crawford with the autographed message, "To Shirley Temple from her devoted fan, Love Joan Crawford". With a set of four images of Crawford with Shirley Temple on the set of "Little Miss Broadway". Generally excellent.

Two Autographed Photographs from Claudette Colbert to Shirley Temple

Including a large-format 14" x 11" sepia photograph of Colbert with the autographed message, "To Shirley Temple with every good wish for your happiness, Affectionately Claudette Colbert". And an 8" x 10" image of Shirley Temple at the Academy Awards after presenting Colbert with her Oscar; the dress worn by Shirley Temple in that photograph is #244 of this book. Generally excellent.

Autographed Photograph from Janet Gaynor to Shirley Temple

14" (36 cm.) x 11" Large-format photograph of Janet Gaynor with autographed message, "To dear little Shirley with much love from Janet Gaynor". Excellent condition.

Autographed Photographs from Sonja Henie to Shirley Temple

Including a large-format 14" x 11" photograph of Sonja and Shirley with inscribed message, "To Darling Shirley, Love from Sonja Henie, 16-5-36". Along with 8" x 10" photograph of Sonja in skating costume showing her skates to Shirley. Excellent condition.

Autographed Photograph of Barbara Stanwyck to Shirley Temple

Large-format 14" x 11" photograph of Barbara Stanwyck holding a flower, with autographed message, "For lovely Shirley with my love." Excellent condition.

Autographed Photograph of Robert Young to Shirley Temple

The 13" x 10" photograph has inscribed message, "To Ching-Ching, My screen daughter whom I couldn't love more if she were my very own, Uncle Tommy, Robert Young", in reference to their starring roles in the 1936 film "Stowaway". Excellent condition.

Two Autographed Photographs of Cesar Romero to Shirley Temple

Comprising a large-format photograph, 14" x 11", of a young Cesar Romero, dappishly dressed, with message, "Shirley honey, Much love from your old Mr. Kahn, Cesar Romero" (referencing his role in "Wee Willie Winkie"); and another, 8" x 10", also on heavy art paper with message, "Shirley - Wish you could be my best girl. Most affectionately, Cesar Romero".

Paper Ephemera and Autograph Related to Arthur Treacher

Comprising a photograph of Arthur Treacher napping while, unbeknownst to him, a humorous sign is placed on his chest reading "Exhibit 496 Cuttlefish (Extinct) Do not touch", and with his personally inscribed message and his autograph; a photo of Shirley Temple and Treacher during the filming of "Stowaway" as she applies make-up to his face; and a two-page 1937 letter signed "Arthur Treacher's Mother" in which she notes, among other things, "I understand from my son that he had to go down on his knees in homage to you before you would autograph your photograph" and "I think you are better on the screen than my little boy is - this is a great admission for me to make".

Large-Format Art Photograph of John Boles with Autographed Inscription to Shirley Temple

14" x 11". The art photograph on heavy stock paper is a shadowed profile of John Boles, who starred with young Shirley Temple in "Stand up and Cheer", "Curly Top", and "The Littlest Rebel", with his inscribed message, "To Shirley, I have never enjoyed an engagement more, young lady. John Boles, 1935".

Two Large-Format Art Photographs of Alice Faye with Inscribed Autographs to Shirley Temple

Each 14" x 11" on heavy stock art paper, depicting artistic views of Alice Faye, who starred with Shirley Temple in "Poor Little Rich Girl" and "Stowaway". The photographs are inscribed, "To adorable Shirley, Love Alice" and "Shirley, Love Alice".

Large-Format Art Photograph of Joel McCrea with Inscribed Autograph to Shirley Temple

14" x 11". The large-format art photograph of Joel McCrea, who co-starred with Shirley Temple in "Our Little Girl", is inscribed, "To Shirley - my favorite actress and my little sweet-heart. Always, Joel McCrea, 1935".

1935 Letter from Winfred Sheehan to Shirley Temple Concerning Gift of Two Dolls

8" (20 cm.) x 6". A typed and signed letter on Fox Film Corporation Studio letterhead stationery from Winfred Sheehan, dated April 23, 1935, wishes Shirley a happy birthday, hopes she will soon be over her cold, and adds, "I am sending you two dolls for your Birthday, and if you didn't have a cold I would only send one, so you get an extra doll because you are sick". He likely refers to dolls #65 and #66 of this book, which a newspaper article of the time had reported were gifts from Sheehan to Shirley.

1936 Handwritten Letter from Charlie Chaplin's Children to Shirley Temple

Written in simple childish script, on letterhead stationery of Charles Chaplin, Los Angeles, California, dated Nov. 26, 1936, the letter inquires, "What do you want for Christmas...With lots of luck from Charles Spencer Chaplin Jr and Sidney Earl Chaplin".

Art Photograph of Adolphe Menjou with Inscribed Autograph to Shirley Temple

18" x 11". A large-format profile photograph on heavy stock paper of Adolphe Menjou, who starred with Shirley Temple in "Little Miss Marker" is inscribed, "To Shirley with love Adolphe Menjou".

Correspondence from Darryl Zanuck Related to Shirley Temple

Including three letters from Darryl Zanuck to Mrs. Temple or Shirley, each signed by him. The first of July 20, 1935 to Mrs. Temple expresses, "I am one of Shirley's dyed-in-the-wool fans" and goes on to further praise. The second letter, April 24, 1936, addressed to Shirley, said, "A terrible thing has happened to me. I didn't realize that yesterday was your birthday...". The third letter, dated June 6, 1936 to Mrs. Temple says, "Just before leaving for the boat, I saw today's rushes and I can't help but tell you how wonderful I thought Shirley was in the song that she sings on Frank Morgan's lap. This is the best I have ever heard or seen Shirley deliver a number". Also included are two photographs of Shirley Temple arriving at the 1939 premiere of "The Little Princess" with Darryl Zanuck and her parents.

Blue Woolen Coat with Ermine Collar and Muff, Hat Worn by Shirley in "The Little Princess"

Of fine rich blue wool, the fitted coat has self-covered buttons extending the full length of the coat, and is given shape by stitched-down tucks at the front. There are faux pocket flaps and a blue collar that is overlaid by a white ermine collar trimmed with foxtails and a blue ribbon at the throat. There is a matching muff, and a blue velvet bonnet with blue silk ribbons and seven velvet roses. Generally excellent. Included are three photographs depicting Shirley Temple wearing the costume; in one she poses with Douglas Fairbanks and his wife, Lady Sylvia Hawkes; his previous wife Mary Pickford had starred in the original 1917 film of "The Little Princess". The costume was worn by Sara Crewe (Shirley Temple) in the opening scene of the 1939 film "The Little Princess" as Sara arrives at Miss Minchin's School for Girls along with her father who is leaving for the Boer War of 1899. The luxury details of the costume underscore the privileged life that has been led by Sara until this time. The costume was a favorite of the young actress who appeared in various publicity events concerning the movie, as well as in the film itself. Costume designer credited for this film was Gwen Wakeling.

The Blue Velvet Dress Worn by Shirley Temple in the 1939 Film "The Little Princess"

The very soft blue velvet dress has a fitted bodice with hook and eye closures at the front under a row of self-covered faux buttons, attached to softly gathered skirt. A yoke of fine illusion net features a scalloped-edge collar which is bordered at the bottom edge by two rows of gathered lace which overlap the velvet. There is a velvet bow at the neckline, and very full pouf sleeves with embroidered lace detail and trim. The costume has the original studio label "17404 Shirley Temple". Included is a matching pair of blue velvet shoes with ankles straps. Excellent condition. Included are two vintage photographs depicting Shirley Temple wearing the costume. The costume designer for this film was Gwen Wakeling. The costume appears in the 1939 film "The Little Princess" as Sara (Shirley) bids farewell to Daddy, sobbing "You're inside my heart", and then repeats their traditional farewell stanza, beginning "My daddy has to go away...".

Ballerina Costume Worn by Shirley Temple in the 1939 Film "The Little Princess"

The full-length gown, of most delicate pink illusion net, with four layers of very full skirts underlaid by a stiffened petticoat, has silver lame applique on the bodice and as shoulder straps, very full pouf sleeves with stiffened lining for support. Generally excellent condition. Included with the costume are the original ballet slippers. Along with four vintage photographs of Shirley Temple wearing the costume. The costume designer for this film was Gwen Wakeling. Shirley Temple, in her role as Sara Crewe, is banished to a cold and dreary garret room by the evil headmistress, Miss Minchin. One night she dreams of becoming a royal Princess, and during that dream, she performs a stunningly beautiful ballet dance, wearing this costume. The dance is choreographed and costumed to create a dramatic counterpoint to the other ballerinas; in particular, Sara (Shirley) is posed to appear as a very young child while the others are adult.

The Blue Silk and Lace Dress Worn by Shirley in the Birthday Scene of "The Little Princess"

Of soft aqua blue silk satin, with fitted bodice having a V-shaped inset center panel of ivory silk satin overlaid with finely embroidered tulle that is edged by a matching gathered lace ruffle and a garland of delicate silk flowers, with gathered lace overlay skirt, very full pouf lace sleeves with bretelle ruffles at the shoulders, and a draped aqua silk sash with a large bow at the lace. A pair of blue leather shoes lettered "S. Temple" on the inside is included. The costume designer for this film was Gwen Wakeling. The dress was worn by Sara (Shirley Temple) in the birthday party scene of the 1939 Film "The Little Princess". Sara (Shirley), declaring that all she wants for her birthday is "my father coming home", asks that no one gives gifts to her, and, instead, she gives gifts to every other girl. It is, however, during the party that she learns her father has been killed, and harsh events ensue.

Fur-Trimmed Ivory Satin Robe Worn by Shirley Temple in the 1939 Film "The Little Princess"

Of ivory satin, lined with soft red satin, the floor-length robe has quilting detail, vibrant embroidered flowers in shades of red, blue and yellow, and fur edging all around the edges and hems, along with silk rope cord with tassel ends. Generally excellent. Included are two vintage photographs depicting Shirley Temple wearing the robe. The costume designer for this film was Gwen Wakeling. The costume was worn by Sara Crewe (Shirley Temple) following waking from "The Fantasy Scene" in the 1939 film "The Little Princess", to find that her cold and threadbare garret room has been transformed to a room with a cozy warm fireplace with soft quilts, a breakfast table with delicious foods, and, at the foot of her bed, this luxurious robe.

Royal Satin Gown and Faux Ermine Robe Worn by Shirley in "The Little Princess"

Of softest ivory satin, the empire-waisted gown has fully lined draped full-length skirt, and is trimmed with a gold lame applique on the bodice, and with additional gold lame accents including raised circlets over the pouf sleeves. Attached to the gown is a very extended length faux ermine padded train with foxtail trim and gold metallic lining; the train extends dramatically. (Note: not included are the scepter and crown shown in the included color brochure. These were created for the film by the famed Hollywood jewelry designer, Eugene Joseff, known as "jeweler to the stars", and, as tradition, were returned to his personal archives after the film was completed.) Generally excellent. Included with the gown is a press-preview brochure with full-color cover photograph of Shirley wearing this gown, and details about the film in the inside pages. The costume designer for this film was Gwen Wakeling.The costume was worn by Sara (Shirley Temple) in her garret dream sequence in which she becomes a Princess at the Royal Court, thus subconsciously retorting to taunting schoolmates who had jeeringly called her "a little princess". During the dream, referred to as "The Fantasy Scene" by Fox, Sara performs in the steal-a-kiss song wearing this costume, and banishing the evil witch (the evil headmistress in Sara's real life) from the kingdom forever.

The Equestrienne Costume Worn by Shirley Temple in the 1939 Film "The Little Princess"

The well-tailored costume includes a twill-sateen shirt with jabot; grey fitted five-button vest; hip-length fitted black wool one-button jacket with pockets and pocket flaps and lush forest green velvet collar and cuffs; wool riding pants with ankle ties; and an elaborately constructed skirt with unique front button closure that disguises the slit front. Also included is a black velvet riding hat with green grosgrain banding and bow. The costume was made by the conservative Beverly Hills tailor shop of Pesterre's whose label appears in the vest along with the label "Miss Shirley Temple, date 8-29-38, No, 6501-2". The hat has the label of Baldwin & Munn of Hollywood. Included are vintage photographs of Shirley Temple wearing the costume. The costume was worn by Sara Crewe (Shirley Temple) during her riding classes at Miss Minchin's school in the 1939 film "The Little Princess".

The Ragged Dress and Shoes Worn by Shirley Temple in the 1939 Film "The Little Princess"

Of black challis, the dress is a simple uniform with long sleeves, fitted bodice, and snugly fitted neck. The dress is purposely created with various tears and crude mending, designed to appear as though worn by multiple charity girls over a long period of time in poverty circumstances. Included is a pair of high button boots which are also very tattered, with rips and tears throughout, and especially notable worn toes. Included are several vintage photographs depicting Shirley wearing the costume. Appearing in stark relief to the luxurious costumes worn by Sara Crewe (Shirley Temple) when she first arrives at Miss Minchin's school, is this ragged dress that she is forced to wear when it appears that her father's holdings have been bankrupted.

The School Uniform Worn by Shirley Temple in the 1939 Film "The Little Princess"

The navy blue woolen one-piece uniform features black buttons down the bodice front which Sara (Shirley) has trouble buttoning, white middy collar with decorative strips, and accented with a red silk tie and belt. Included are two pairs of tights worn with the costume. The costume is labeled inside the dress "17405 Shirley". Included are two vintage photographs depicting Shirley wearing the costume. The costume is worn by Sara (Shirley Temple) in the 1939 Film "The Little Princess" during class days at Miss Minchin's school for girls, especially notable during her "Knocked ïEm in the Old Kent Road" song and dance routine with "Bertie" (Arthur Treacher).

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Pencil Sketch of Shirley Temple and Three Photographs

Including an 18" x 14" pen and ink sketch of Shirley Temple in reflective pose as she leans her head on her left arm, signed Sam Patrick (Patrick was a staff artist at the Los Angeles Times for over 40 years), along with three various photographs (one printed on silk) of Shirley in pouting or smiling pose, including the famous "I have a sniffles" photograph taken at the time of her 6th birthday party that had promised a Punch & Judy show, an act by trained animals, ice cream, cake and games, but was postponed due to her illness. Each framed, 1930s.

American Composition Shirley Temple with Flirty Eyes by Ideal

27" (69 cm.) All composition with socket head, hazel sleep and flirty eyes, human hair lashes, open mouth, row of teeth, smiling expression, impressed cheek dimples, blonde mohair wig in ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips, the doll is wearing (untagged, and probably custom made for Shirley Temple) pink pleated organdy dress with lace-edged collar, original undergarments, shoes, and socks. Circa 1935. There are light age lines on the face, although the doll is in unplayed with condition, with especially beautiful coiffure.

American Composition Doll of Shirley Temple with Original Tagged Costume

18" (46 cm.) All-composition doll with socket head, hazel eyes, human hair lashes, open mouth, row of teeth, impressed cheek dimples, blonde mohair wig in ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips, and wearing original pink organdy dress with embroidered collar, original undergarments, shoes, and socks. The doll is marked Ideal Cop N&T Co. and the costume has the early NRA label of Ideal. There is a craquelure line across the right cheek. Ideal, circa 1935, this early doll costume was made in a variety of colors.

Rare Set of Dionne Quintuplets in Original Presentation by Nancy Ann

4" (10 cm.) Each is all bisque with painted complexion and facial features, tiny mouth and eyes, painted hair in unique curls onto the forehead, baby body with jointing at shoulders and hips, marked A 87 Made in Japan. Each doll is wearing finely made original costume with lace and silk ribbon trim, comprising gown, under-slip, diaper, and bonnet, and each has original baby pacifier. The dolls are presented in their original wicker layette with lace cover and pink bows with gold paper sticker "Nancy Ann Dressed Dolls". Generally excellent. Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls, among the earliest works by her, early/mid 1930s. During those few years Nancy Abbott, the founder of Nancy Ann Dolls, lived for a time in Hollywood as both actress and dress designer, and it is likely that at that time, she became familiar with the young star Shirley Temple.

Outstanding Composition Shirley Temple Doll with Unique Coiffure and Costume

27" (69 cm.) All composition with socket head, hazel sleep and flirting eyes, human hair lashes, open mouth with smiling expression, row of teeth, deeply impressed cheek dimples, jointing at shoulders and hips. Generally excellent. The doll is marked Shirley Temple Cop. Ideal N&T Co (head) and Shirley Temple (body). The doll has a unique blonde mohair wig in distinctive center-part coiffure in short tight curls, topped with a tiara, and is wearing a floor-length gown of ivory illusion net over taffeta under-dress, undergarments, socks, and silver shoes. The dress is untagged, of superb quality, and likely custom made in the studio wardrobe department as a special gift to Shirley.

American Composition Princess Elizabeth by Madame Alexander

20" (51 cm.) All composition with socket head, sleep eyes, human hair lashes, open mouth, four little teeth, blonde human hair in original curls, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing original ivory lace gown over taffeta under-dress, undergarments, socks, silver shoes, and with reticule and crown. The doll is marked Princess Elizabeth Alexander Doll, and the costume has the original Princess Elizabeth tag. Generally excellent. Alexander, circa 1936. Shirley Temple had a particular fondness for the British princess; the doll is in the photograph of Shirley's collection, Appendix E.

English Felt and Velvet Portrait Doll of Princess Elizabeth by Chad Valley

18" (46 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, inset blue glass eyes, closed mouth with gentle smile, brunette mohair curled wig, all-velvet body with jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing original flowered dress, undergarments, coral woolen double-breasted coat with matching flower-trimmed cloche, and matching socks and shoes. The doll is marked Hygienic Toy Made in England by Chad Valley Co, Ltd. Generally excellent, slight costume fading. Circa 1935. The doll is shown in the photograph of Shirley Temple's doll collection, Appendix E.

Boxed Set of Britains Commemorating the Coronation Procession of King George VI

28" (71 cm.) x 16" box. The sturdy paper-covered box with original illustration on the lid depicting the coronation coach and attendants is labeled "Manufactured by W Britain of London, England Trademark Regd No 459993 Copyright Models", and contains within the complete original contents of hand-painted soldiers, attendants, guardsmen, bandsmen, horses, and the coronation coach and eight with the King and Queen inside. There are 22 mounted riders and 51 other jointed-arm figures. Generally excellent. Circa 1937.

Coronation Souvenir Book 1937 with Chum Club Inscription for Shirley's 10th Birthday

12" (30 cm.) x 10 1/2". The gold-finished hardbound book titled "Coronation Souvenir Book 1937" has 176 pages of photographs and stories relating to the British coronation of King George VI and his Scottish wife, Queen Elizabeth. The Scottish connection deemed the coronation especially meaningful to the Glascow Chum Club of which Shirley Temple had been made an honorary member. This book was presented to Shirley by the Chum Club on her 10th birthday inscribed "Birthday Present 23 April 1938, To Chum Leader, Shirley Jane Temple, From Chum Leader Robert Robertson" on the inside front cover, and "To Chum Leader Shirley Jane Temple, From Chum Leader Robert Robertson, with Love and Kisses" on the inside back cover.