#155

American Composition Doll of Shirley Temple by Ideal in Exclusive Costume
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$5,000
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Description
27" (69 cm.) All-composition doll with socket head, hazel sleep and "flirty" eyes, human hair lashes, open mouth with smiling expression, row of upper teeth, impressed cheek dimples, blonde mohair wig in ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. The doll marked "Shirley Temple Ideal N&TCo" was made by Ideal, under exclusive license, circa 1934, with original shoes and socks and in near mint condition. The doll is wearing an exclusive costume, home-or-studio-made for Shirley, inspired by a classic costume worn in "The Littlest Rebel". Ideal, circa 1935.