#22

American Composition Doll of Shirley Temple in "Stand Up and Cheer" Costume by Ideal
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$14,000
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Description
27" (69 cm.) Composition socket head, hazel sleep and "flirting" eyes, human hair lashes, open mouth, row of teeth, deeply impressed cheek dimples, mohair blonde wig in original ringlet-curled coiffure. The doll is wearing the red polka dot dress from Shirley's performance in the 1934 firm "Stand Up and Cheer", including dress with red sash and trim, panties/slip combination, socks and silver buckle shoes; the dress having the woven NRA (National Recovery Act) label. The early model of the beloved doll is in impeccable condition with softest curls, fine patina of blush, and large rare size. American, Ideal, circa 1934. Included is a photograph of Shirley holding a smaller model of her doll in the "Stand Up and Cheer" costume.