Royal Satin Gown and Faux Ermine Robe Worn by Shirley in "The Little Princess"

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Of softest ivory satin, the empire-waisted gown has fully lined draped full-length skirt, and is trimmed with a gold lame applique on the bodice, and with additional gold lame accents including raised circlets over the pouf sleeves. Attached to the gown is a very extended length faux ermine padded train with foxtail trim and gold metallic lining; the train extends dramatically. (Note: not included are the scepter and crown shown in the included color brochure. These were created for the film by the famed Hollywood jewelry designer, Eugene Joseff, known as "jeweler to the stars", and, as tradition, were returned to his personal archives after the film was completed.) Generally excellent. Included with the gown is a press-preview brochure with full-color cover photograph of Shirley wearing this gown, and details about the film in the inside pages. The costume designer for this film was Gwen Wakeling.The costume was worn by Sara (Shirley Temple) in her garret dream sequence in which she becomes a Princess at the Royal Court, thus subconsciously retorting to taunting schoolmates who had jeeringly called her "a little princess". During the dream, referred to as "The Fantasy Scene" by Fox, Sara performs in the steal-a-kiss song wearing this costume, and banishing the evil witch (the evil headmistress in Sara's real life) from the kingdom forever.