#191

All-Original French Cloth Doll by Venus Depicting Shirley Temple
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$600
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes with grey shaded accents, grey eyeshadow, painted curly upper lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lower lip, blonde mohair wig with arranged ringlet curls, firmly-stuffed muslin body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Paris, Venus, circa 1937, although unlicensed, the doll was clearly designed to appeal to admirers of the popular Shirley Temple child film star. Value Points: beautiful original fresh condition, with artistic painting, flawless condition, wearing original blue organdy dress with flocked flowers, undergarments, socks, and kidskin shoes.