#165

Shirley Temple's Sewing Basket by Lenci, Late 1930s
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$600
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11" (28 cm.) h. The red-painted woven basket with handle has a colorful red/burgundy/cream checkered drawstring bag that is decorated with a bevy of colorful felt flowers of all varieties. There is a felt decorative strap with painted wooden mushroom cap. The basket was owned and used by Shirley Temple, a favorite accompaniment to her beloved Lenci dolls. Generally excellent, light spotting on one side of bag. Circa 1938.