Blue Velvet Gown Worn by Shirley Temple in the Film "The Blue Bird"

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Of soft blue velvet, the full-length gown with high-empire waist, puffed sleeves, ivory crepe ruffle at the neckline and sleeve edges, is richly decorated on both the bodice and at the hemline with embroidered leaves set with seed pearls. The gown is labeled "Shirley #2 22004". The costume designer for this film was Gwen Wakeling. The gown was worn by Mytyl (Shirley Temple) in the 1940 film "The Blue Bird" during her presence at the Luxury residence of the rich people.