American Composition Shirley Temple Baby by Ideal, from Shirley Temple Private Collection

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20" (51 cm.) Composition swivel head on composition shoulderplate, very plump face, hazel sleep and "flirty" eyes, human hair lashes, open mouth with double row of teeth, impressed dimples, blonde mohair wig in ringlet curls, muslin torso and upper legs, composition plump baby arms and lower legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Shirley Temple (head). Comments: Ideal, mid-1940s, the baby model of Shirley at 2 years of age was made in six sizes by Ideal. Value Points: beautiful expression and hair, wearing original (tagged Ideal) organdy baby dress, ruffled bonnet, undergarments, shoes and socks. Value Points: well-preserved doll, from the private collection of Shirley Temple, originally presented in the auction book Love, Shirley Temple. Included is photograph of young Shirley holding the doll, and certificate of authenticity from original auction.