#126

Another Model of the Composition Shirley Temple Baby by Ideal
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Composition swivel head on composition shoulder plate, very plump face, hazel sleep and "flirty" eyes, human hair lashes, open mouth with double row of teeth, impressed dimples, blonde mohair wig in ringlet curls, muslin torso and upper legs, composition plump baby arms and lower legs. The doll is wearing original organdy baby dress, ruffled bonnet, undergarments, shoes and socks and is marked Shirley Temple at the back of head. Excellent condition. American, Ideal, circa 1935. The baby model of Shirley at 2 years of age was made in six sizes by Ideal, mid-1930s.