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3 1/2" (9 cm.) The matching four wooden sculptures with brilliantly colorful painting depict a young angel child with curly blonde hair posed in playful scenes, one with her doll, one with a deer, the third as she chases away a willful goose, and the forth as she plays a violin. The scenes are arranged on wooden bases which bear the stamp of the prestigious German firm of Steinbach, and each has a large carved number, which indicated Shirley's birthday age. Each ensuing birthday, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th, Shirley was presented the matching sculpture. Whether the pieces were especially commissioned from Steinbach or, felicitously found with their blonde curly locks in a luxury gift shop that carried the German wooden art, and then gifted to Shirley by family or friend, is unknown. Whichever, the early birthday gifts were cherished by Shirley Temple throughout her life. Germany, 1930s.