#184

American Composition Doll by Ideal
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$300
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Description
13" (33 cm). Composition socket head, brown sleep eyes, real lashes, dark eyeshadow, painted lower lashes, open mouth, four teeth, brown mohair curled wig, five piece composition body. CONDITION: Generally excellent. MARKS: Ideal Doll Made in USA (head) Ideal 13 (torso). COMMENTS: Ideal, circa 1934, the model closely resembles both Shirley Temple and Ginger by that firm. VALUE POINTS: Perfectly preserved with lustrous patina, unusual brown eyes, costume that appears original.