Traditional Country Costume Worn by Shirley Temple in the 1937 Film "Heidi"

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Comprising a white cotton puffed sleeve blouse under a black velvet vest with double lacing, brown woolen skirt, red apron with cross-stitch embroidery, along with an extra apron of linen-like brown cotton with brown ribbon banding, and with very worn heavy leather shoes designed for mountain climbing. The blouse, skirt and vest have original studio label "10005 Shirley Temple", and the shoes have the original label of Emidio Spezza, shoemaker to the stars. Included is a vintage photograph of Shirley wearing this costume; the photograph was used by Arthur Maturo in his oil painting designed for publicity of the movie. The costume was worn by Shirley Temple (Heidi) as she greeted the minister and teacher who were coming to inspect the grandfather's home, and again in the "prodigal son" scene of the 1937 film "Heidi".