Outstanding "In Our Little Wooden Shoes" Costume Worn by Shirley in the 1937 Film "Heidi"

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Featuring an elaborately constructed vibrant folklore dress with black velvet bodice and puffed sleeves, embroidered yellow flowers and leaves, red silk edging, striped silk skirt under muslin apron with green ribbon banding and sash, and decorated bands of embroidered leaves. There are two original petticoats, an original crepe Dutch cap and the magical wooden Dutch shoes with lambswool lining. Generally excellent condition. Two vintage photographs of Shirley Temple in the costume are included. The costume was worn by Shirley Temple during the dream fantasy scene in the 1937 film "Heidi", which featured the magical wooden shoes. In the scene Shirley sang and danced to the musical tune "In Our Little Wooden Shoes". The scene is considered by many to be one of the most memorable moments in the history of Shirley Temple films, and this iconic costume shapes the memory of that performance.