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Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, lashes, open mouth, four teeth, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing an elaborate black and burgundy velvet and woolen folk costume with richly ornamental beads, sequins, and embroidery, jewelry, coiffe, hair ornaments, undergarments, socks, and burgundy velvet shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: L.C. (and anchor mark). Comments: Lanternier, circa 1935. Value Points: the beautifully-costumed all-original doll is from the original childhood collection of Shirley Temple; the doll held by Shirley Temple appeared in a 1935 colored promotional sheet issued by Fox. Included with the doll is certificate of Shirley Temple's ownership.