Born in 1928 in southern california, shirley temple was extraordinary from the start. Temples popularity was partly seen as a response to the great depression. Shirley temple s storybook is an american childrens anthology series hosted and narrated by actress shirley temple. Shirleys mother would always tell her sparkle, shirley, sparkle. With shirley temple, john boles, jack holt, karen morley. Get the best deal for composition doll ideal shirley temple dolls from the largest online selection at. Pardella is the contemporary expert extraordinaire in all matters of shirley temple dolls, from the composition dolls of the 1930s to the vinyl models dating from the 1950s 1980s. Find great deals on ebay for vintage shirley temple doll and vintage composition shirley temple doll. All shirley temple photographs ship within 48 hours and include a 30day moneyback guarantee.
Dollspart supply doll parts, supplies, shoes, high heels and accessories shirley temple mohair wig for compo dolls 1030 finest quality mohair, soft and golden in the original style and sized to fit your composition shirley. Jul 23, 2015 love, shirley temple, collectors book. George francis temple was her father shirley temple. Child star an autobiography by shirley temple black mcgrawhill. I started looking through the antique shows for any shirley temple items that i could find from there. Shirley temple black april 23, 1928 february 10, 2014 was an american actress, singer, dancer, businesswoman, and diplomat who was hollywoods number one boxoffice draw as a child actress from 1935 to 1938. The 1930s werent americas happiest hour unemployment, the dust bowl, breadlines, threat of war in europe and the pacific, and general misery all around. Shirley temple was the biggest child star of the 1930s, and after her screen career faded she moved into politics. Pretty shirley temple doll with clear eyes and hair in original set and all original clothes and shoes. I have a selection of composition dolls that covers the range from babes to shirley temple and fashion dolls click to see composition dolls. It is nice and full with the exception of one little thin spot as shown in the last picture. The complete guide to shirley temple dolls and collectibles.
Composition doll book shirley temple horsman alexander. Feb 11, 2014 shirley temple was the biggest child star of the 1930s, and after her screen career faded she moved into politics. Shirley temple americas little darling, everyone knows her but where did she come from. During the bleak years of the great depression, the lovable shirley temple became a. I have measured the inside wig base and it is approximately 12 in circumference. The dolls had openmouthed smiles and a choice of precious red, blond, and brunette curls. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Feb 22, 2020 explore eb153s board shirley temple composition dolls. During the bleak years of the great depression, the lovable shirley temple became a symbol of happiness and hope for audiences around the world.
Feb 11, 2014 the book was made into a terrible 2001 tv movie starring connie britton as shirley temples mother. Part of the reason for shirley temples appeal was her timing. Mama dolls were toddler dolls with a mama crier, they often also walked. At the age of three, she began acting, often in exploitative films directed and produced by some ab. The original woodpulp composition dolls were made in the 1930s and 1940s by ideal toy company. Early in her short but distinguished film career shirley temple. Three shirley temple memorabilia including a shoe box originally holding slippers, composition book, and dance lesson book titled shirley temple twinkletoes.
Please enjoy these inspirational quotes from shirley temple and short tribute video. The 255 page book was written by shirley temple and the editors of look magazine, published by garden city publishing in 1945, and is an account by shirley temple of her life until her late teen years, covering both her work in film and her personal family and life, with mention of her favorite fellow actors and directors, and filled with. Doll 1930s ideal orig clothes shirley music book inc. Get the best deals on ideal shirley temple dolls when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. The series features adaptations of fairy tales like mother goose and other familyoriented stories performed by wellknown actors, although one episode, an adaptation of the house of the seven gables, was meant for older youngsters. Allcomposition with socket head, blue tin sleep and flirty eyes, real lashes, open mouth, four teeth, dimpled chin, short brunette human hair wig. Composition ideal shirley temple dolls for sale ebay. My shirley temple doll collection composition from the 1930s. Shirley temple was a child actor who was phenomenally popular in the 1930s. Shirley temple biography childhood, life achievements. For much of the decade, she was one of hollywoods greatest boxoffice attractions. Shop for signed photos, autographs and other autographed items related to shirley temple. They were issued from 1934 through the late 30s in a variety of sizes.
It was an effort to dispel the fabrications of so many other writers who werent there with her and didnt know shirleys. It was an effort to dispel the fabrications of so many other writers who werent there with her and didnt know shirleys true feelings. Dec 27, 2015 munecas antiguas sherley temple fabricadas por ideal usa en 1930, con armario y ropa puedes comprar las munecas y accesorios en nuestra tienda ebay. Shirley temple was an american actress and public official who was an internationally popular child star of the 1930s, best known for sentimental musicals. Antique 17 shirley temple composition doll by ideal 1930s. Shirley temple composition doll 19 in flirty eyes vintage 1930. Shirley temple and shirley temple dolls and collectibles. This method was commonly used to make doll heads and limbs from the 1920s through the 1950s. It looks as though it would fit a 16 shirley temple. Shirley temple dolls, fashioned after the child star shirley temple, are highly collectible and sought after in the doll collectors world. She starred in over 40 featurelength movies, singing and dancing her way to the top of the box office. Get the best deal for ideal shirley temple dolls from the largest online selection at. Email me i buy composition shirley temple dolls, please be sure to describe.
Below is a list of the shirley temple items currently for sale. The doll, especially in this size, is considered one of rarest models due to the luxury quality and meticulous detail of costuming, inspired by the iconic lead costume of shirley temple in the 1935 film the little colonel. Shirley and bojangles robinson beg president lincoln to intercede. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Successful shirley temple items included a line of girls dresses, accessories, soap, dishes, cutout books, sheet music, mirrors, paper tablets, and numerous other items. Seems the book fell short only in that shirley temple black died without finishing her vision of telling the true story of the first 20 years, then the second 20 years and the third 20 years of her life.
The shirley temple dolls made in composition were fabricated from a composite of glue mixed with sawdust. Shirley temple was a popular child actress in the 1930s and 1940s, who was famous for her curly hair and dimples. He was born in 1888 and eventually became a banker shirley temple. Oct 01, 1988 shirley temple black the quintessential child star of the 30s and 40stells in her own words the colorful story of her life as an actress. Composition socket head, hazel sleep and flirting eyes, human hair lashes, open mouth, row of teeth, deeply impressed cheek dimples, mohair blonde wig in. Nice vintage new old stock composition book featuring the then child star of the 1930s, shirley temple.
Nearly every type of doll was made of composition, but the most popular styles tended to be mama dolls, baby dolls, and, especially after shirley temple, little girls and even teenagers. Later versions were manufactured in vinyl by ideal and in porcelain by danbury. Consider the cherished and highly sought shirley temple dolls. Shirley temple s father, a rebel officer, sneaks back to his rundown plantation to see his family and is arrested. Shirley temple remains one of the worlds most beloved actresses of all time. She was born in santa monica, california, on 23rd april, 1928. Her dress is the original plaid dress from bright eyes. This book is known as the bible to serious shirley temple doll collectors. Shirley temple composition doll 20 in little colonel original. Composition doll ideal shirley temple dolls for sale ebay.
There were other dolls that looked like shirley temple, but they couldnt be advertised as shirley temple. Feb 03, 2019 the african american pianist don shirley wouldnt be surprised that the country he loved was embracing a screen version of his prickly persona, green book. Learn more about how shurley english is supporting schools facing closure due to covid19. Doll shirley temple popupee composition ideal 1930. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Choose your favorite shirley temple photographs from millions of available designs. I became a fan of shirley temple in 1989 when i read her autobiography. For composition shirley temple doll, pink polka dot dotted swiss dress and. Top of the line is the 27inch composition doll marked. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. We serve cookies our website uses cookies, which help us to improve our site and enables us to deliver the best possible service and customer experience, as well as to provide social media features.
Shirley temple, american actress and public official who was an internationally popular child star of the 1930s, best known for such sentimental musicals as bright eyes, the little colonel, and curly top. Get the best deals on composition ideal shirley temple dolls when you shop the largest online selection at. How to determine the value of shirley temple dolls our pastimes. Her mothers name was gertrude amelia krieger, she was born in 1893 shirley temple. The composition section identifies every known ideal shirley temple doll outfit. This is an original mohair wig for a composition shirley temple. The child star was barely able to walk when she made her screen debut as a toddler and it didnt take long for. Before she became shirley temple black, she was married to john agar, a soldier and fellow actor. Vintage antique shirley temple composition book notebook. Her love for shirley temple led her to write her book, the complete guide to.
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