#383

American Composition Celebrity Doll Portraying Jane Withers by Ideal,with Autograph
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$1,300
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17"(43 cm.) Composition socket head,small sleep eyes,real lashes,painted lashes,open mouth,four teeth,reddish-brown mohair curly wig,composition five-piece body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 17 (torso) Jane Withers,All Rights Reserved,Madame Alexamder (dress). Comments: Alexander,circa 1935,the doll portrays the beloved child film star,Jane Withers,wearing original tagged polka dot dress,undies,navy blue coat with "Jane Withers"name pin,straw bonnet,blue socks and strap shoes. Value Points: rare model with well-preserved composition,eyes and wig,original costume,has an autograph from Jane Withers on her arm,"Billie,I'm so happy you own ?Jane',(with a smiling face illustration) Love,Jane Withers,1973". A studio photograph of Jane holding a Lenci doll,and in a staring contest with Shirley Temple is included.