Costume Worn by Shirley Temple in the 1932 Film "War Babies"

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Of fine rose batiste with low-cut gathered neckline, full bodice with gathered waist and short puffed sleeves, with black embroidered detail and having oversized diaper safety pin and decorated garter, along with a pair of early tap shoes worn by Shirley in this and other early dance performances. Some age spotting on blouse. Including a vintage photograph of Shirley Temple wearing the costume which appeared in the 1932 film "War Babies", a spoof on the early film "What Price Glory?" The costume was sewn for Shirley by her mother, Gertrude Temple.