Eddie Elf from the Raggedy Ann Stories by Volland from Shirley Temple's Collection

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15" (38 cm.) Felt flat-dimensional face, embroidered features, black shoe button eyes, tinted cheek blush and brown yarn hair, muslin torso and limbs, felt hands, and wearing original felt costume of rich pink and yellow. The doll is preserved in very fine condition with vibrant colors. Made by Volland, circa 1931, depicting a figure from the Raggedy Ann series, Raggedy Ann in the Deep Deep Woods (see #190, nine Raggedy Ann inscribed books from Johnny Gruelle to Shirley, of which one is this book). The doll is shown in the doll collection photograph, Appendix B, on the upper left shelf.