#306

American Composition "Shirley Temple" by Ideal in Yellow Flowered Dress
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20" (51 cm.) All-composition with socket head,sleep eyes,lashes,painted features,open mouth,row of teeth,blonde mohair wig in soft curls,five-piece body. Condition: generally excellent,some eye fading. Marks: Shirley Temple Ideal Cop Ideal N&T Co 20. Comments: Ideal,portrait doll of the child film star,circa 1935. Value Points: especially fine detail of modeling with very deep dimples,perfectly-preserved wig,and wearing original tagged yellow cotton dress with colorful smocking,undergarments,shoes and socks.