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Description
13" (33 cm.) All composition with hazel sleep eyes, human hair lashes, feathered brows, smiling open mouth, row of teeth, impressed cheek dimples, blonde mohair ringlet curls, jointing at throat, shoulders, and hips. The doll is wearing her original striped cotton dress with pearl button front and unusual sleeve design (with original NRA cloth Ideal tag), one-piece undergarments, shoes and socks. Excellent condition. American, Ideal, circa 1935, inspired by one of Shirley's costumes in "Curly Top", the dress was made in a variety of striped fabrics, and is extremely difficult to find. A vintage photograph of Shirley holding the doll is included.