#99

Shirley Temple's Graduation Dress from Westlake School for Girls, 1945
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Having a bodice of embroidered tulle over satin accented by a row of silk-covered buttons, elbow-length sheer lace sleeves and hip ruffle, and a floor-length tulle skirt over satin underskirt. The dress was worn by Shirley Temple at her graduation ceremonies from the Westlake School for Girls in 1945. Included is a vintage photograph of Shirley wearing the gown, as she holds her diploma and celebratory bouquets of American Beauty roses and gardenia. 1945.