#348

American Composition Shirley Temple with Flirty Eyes by Ideal
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$2,750
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Description
27" (69 cm.) All composition with socket head, hazel sleep and flirty eyes, human hair lashes, open mouth, row of teeth, smiling expression, impressed cheek dimples, blonde mohair wig in ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips, the doll is wearing (untagged, and probably custom made for Shirley Temple) pink pleated organdy dress with lace-edged collar, original undergarments, shoes, and socks. Circa 1935. There are light age lines on the face, although the doll is in unplayed with condition, with especially beautiful coiffure.