#31

Ensemble Worn by 13-Year-Old Shirley in Promotional Photographs
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Comprising an ivory rayon crepe blouse with puffed sleeves and full bodice, Peter Pan collar and red velvet bow, along with black and white houndstooth plaid flared skirt with wide suspenders and two sets of box pleats at the front sides. The ensemble was a particular favorite of 13-year-old Shirley Temple, worn on a number of occasions, including her publicity photograph in December 1941 as she directed the fundraising of the Community Chest Junior Brigade.