Shirley Temple Doll, 1934-1939
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Artifact Overview
During the 1930s, Shirley Temple captured the hearts of millions of moviegoers, providing a welcome respite from the harsh realities of the Great Depression. Ideal obtained the rights to produce a Shirley Temple doll in 1934, and its success catapulted Ideal to the most profitable company in America in 1935. Baby and toddler versions of the doll were added.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Character doll
Date Made
1934-1939
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Your Place in Time
Object ID
67.57.84
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Evelyn Curtiss Lowrey.
Material
Composite material
Taffeta
Nylon
Imitation leather
Glass (Material)
Dimensions
Height: 13 in
Width: 5 in
Inscriptions
Back of head: SHIRLEY TEMPLE
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