Love, Shirley Temple: Costumes, Dolls, Memorabilia
Tuesday, July 14, 2015 | 10:00 AM Central
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Love, Shirley Temple: Costumes, Dolls, Memorabilia
Tuesday, July 14, 2015 | 10:00 AM Central
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Love, Shirley Temple: Movie Costumes, Dolls, and Childhood Memorabilia from Her Personal Archives. The childhood collection comprising over 500 items from 1928-1940, will be presented at auction.
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Watercolor Sketch of Costume Design for "The Littlest Rebel" by Gwen Wakeling $500+
Lot # 147 (Sale Order: 151 of 581)
26" (66 cm.) x 20" framed. Watercolor sketch on parchment depicts a costume designed for Virgie Carey (Shirley Temple) for the 1935 film "The Littlest Rebel"; in the film she wore this costume while singing "Polly Wolly Doodle All the Day" as she visits her father in the Yankee prison, and while visiting President Lincoln. The sketch is pencil labeled #5130, Change #4 and a fragment of the suggested fabric is attached. Circa 1935. The costume design was presented by Gwen Wakeling.
Two Watercolor Sketches of Costume Designs for "The Littlest Rebel" by Gwen Wakeling $800+
Lot # 148 (Sale Order: 152 of 581)
26" (66 cm.) x 20" framed. Two watercolor sketches on parchment depict two views of a costume designed for Virgie Carey (Shirley Temple) for the 1935 film "The Littlest Rebel"; one sketch of a patterned brown dress with lace collar is pencil labeled #5146 Change #4, Two Complete Outfits, and a sample of the proposed fabric is attached. Along with a sketch of the same costume having an added coat and bonnet. In each sketch, Shirley is seen with her distinctive new hairstyle for this film. Circa 1935. The costume design was presented by Gwen Wakeling.
Shirley Temple's Bound Script for "Captain January" $500+
Lot # 149 (Sale Order: 153 of 581)
11" (28 cm.) x 9". The 124-page hand-typed script for the film "Captain January" has a pastel-colored sketch on the front and back inside covers, depicting the spiral staircase in the lighthouse and the steering wheel of the boat, one sketch signed with the initials H.B.35, and is bound in white leather with gilt lettering on the spine "Shirley Temple Captain January".
Costume Sketch for "Star" in the 1936 Film "Captain January" $500+
Lot # 150 (Sale Order: 154 of 581)
26" (66 cm.) x 20". Watercolor on parchment depicts young Star (Shirley Temple) seated on a high-back chair in her night shift. The sketch is pencil labeled No 5222 and Star, Change #1 Lighthouse", and was proposed for the opening scene of young Star awakening in the morning. The costume designer was Gwen Wakeling.
Sailor Costume Worn by Shirley Temple in the 1936 Film "Captain January" $2000+
Lot # 151 (Sale Order: 155 of 581)
Of heavy white poplin, the costume features a middy blouse with blue accents including eagle and anchor embroidery on the sleeve, zipper front, and black tie, along with a pair of matching sailor pants. The costume is labeled "352" inside pants, and "Spud's Place 352 Honolulu" (inside jacket) . Generally excellent. Included are three vintage photographs of Shirley wearing the costume. The costume was worn by Star (Shirley Temple) in the 1936 film "Captain January", in her role as the orphaned girl saved from shipwreck off the coast of New England by lighthouse keeper, Captain January. The costume is the everyday wear of the tomboy child, notably appearing (with alternate pants) in the famous Codfish Ball dance with Buddy Ebsen.
Rose and Coral Silk Dress Worn by Shirley Temple in the 1936 Film "Captain January" $1500+
Lot # 152 (Sale Order: 156 of 581)
Of coral and rose silk crepe, the dress features alternate panels of solid color box pleats, and dark rose yoke, front panel and puffed sleeves that are decorated with gold circles. The yoke is decorated with three bows which are repeated at the sleeves. Good condition, some spotting on front panels. Included is a studio photograph of Shirley Temple in this costume.The dress was worn by Star (Shirley Temple) in her 1936 film "Captain January" during her performance of "The Right Somebody to Love".
Taking the School Exam Dress Worn by Shirley Temple in the 1936 Film "Captain January" $2000+
Lot # 153 (Sale Order: 157 of 581)
Of delicate coral-rose silk crepe, the dainty dress features an organdy yoke and collar with lace and embroidered trim, ruched bodice with smocking overlay, puffed sleeves with matching smocking, full dress formed by combination of gathers and pleats at the yoke edge. Along with matching panties. The panties have studio label "5221 Shirley". Excellent condition. Three vintage photographs depicting Shirley in the dress are included. The costume was worn by Star (Shirley Temple) in her role in the 1936 film "Captain January"; the dress first appears on the mannequin in the children's clothing shop as the Captain takes Shirley shopping for a pretty little girl dress to replace her tomboy sailor wear (Shirley innocently chooses the most expensive dress in the shop, and the Captain cannot bear to refuse her), and then worn by Shirley as she appears at the school to take her examination which she victoriously passes.
Opera Gown Worn by Shirley Temple in the Film "Captain January", with Watercolor Sketch $20,000+
Lot # 154 (Sale Order: 158 of 581)
The extraordinary ball gown of moss green silk with richly brocaded side panels is decorated with fine lace and gilt metallic passamenterie, and three dangling precious pearls. The costume, which was designed by Gwen Wakeling is labeled "5223 Shirley". Included are three vintage photographs of Shirley wearing the costume, and, notably, the original watercolor sketch of the proposed costume design (which is also pencil labeled 5223) and which portrays Shirley's smiling face and ornate, yet still curly coiffure. The costume was worn by Star (Shirley Temple) in the opera scene performing Sextette from Lucia ("La La La") from the 1936 film "Captain January". The gown had belonged to Star's mother, a famous opera singer who was lost in the shipwreck from which Captain January was able to save only Star and one steamer trunk. The trunk had contained this dress and an album of photographs, including one of Star's mother wearing the dress. It is all that Star has left to remember her mother. The costume is one of the most iconic of the Temple collection, as is the superb performance in that scene.
American Composition Doll of Shirley Temple by Ideal in Exclusive Costume $500+
Lot # 155 (Sale Order: 159 of 581)
27" (69 cm.) All-composition doll with socket head, hazel sleep and "flirty" eyes, human hair lashes, open mouth with smiling expression, row of upper teeth, impressed cheek dimples, blonde mohair wig in ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. The doll marked "Shirley Temple Ideal N&TCo" was made by Ideal, under exclusive license, circa 1934, with original shoes and socks and in near mint condition. The doll is wearing an exclusive costume, home-or-studio-made for Shirley, inspired by a classic costume worn in "The Littlest Rebel". Ideal, circa 1935.
American Composition Doll of Shirley Temple by Ideal in Rare Variation of the "Loop" Dress $500+
Lot # 156 (Sale Order: 160 of 581)
18" (46 cm.) All composition with socket head, hazel sleep eyes, human hair lashes, open mouth with smiling expression, four teeth, impressed dimples, blonde mohair wig in ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips, marked Shirley Temple Cop. Ideal N&T Co. The doll is wearing an original costume whose style is known as the "Loop" dress in reference to the loop trim on the collar; the dress has the early NRA label, and over the few years of its production was made in various fabric designs; curiously this same fabric design was used on a similarly styled dress inspired by the film "Now and Forever". Included with the dress is a matching hat, undergarments, shoes and socks. Excellent condition. Ideal, circa 1934.
American Composition Doll of Shirley Temple by Ideal in Rare Publicity Costume $500+
Lot # 157 (Sale Order: 161 of 581)
18" (46 cm.) All composition with socket head, hazel sleep eyes, human hair lashes, open mouth, row of teeth, impressed dimples, blonde mohair ringlet curled wig, jointing at shoulders and hips, marked Shirley Temple, Ideal N&T Co. The doll is wearing a blue cotton dress with white polka dots and contrasting dotted collar, inspired by publicity photos of Shirley taken at the time of release of "Baby Take a Bow" film of 1934. Excellent condition. Ideal, circa 1934. The dress was offered in blue or red variations. Included is a photograph of Shirley Temple wearing the publicity costume.
Trunk with Travel Stickers for Shirley Temple Doll $200+
Lot # 158 (Sale Order: 162 of 581)
20" (51 cm.) The firm-sided doll's steamer trunk designed for Shirley Temple dolls has "travel" stickers which, instead of travel place names, are actually stickers with the names and illustrations of some of her earliest films, including "Baby Take A Bow", "Little Miss Marker", "The Little Colonel", "Stand Up and Cheer", "Bright Eyes", "Curly Top" and "Our Little Girl", along with an image of Shirley and the words "Handle with Care". Interior drawers missing. The steamer trunk was used by young Shirley Temple for carrying her dolls on family trips including the 1935 trip to Hawaii.
Folklore Costume Worn by Shirley Temple in the 1937 Film "Heidi", Doll in Matching Costume $5000+
Lot # 159 (Sale Order: 163 of 581)
Including a silk crepe blouse with lace trim at rounded neckline and puffed sleeves, under a blue velvet vest with embroidered details and velvet ribbon lacing, with dainty flowered skirt under apron with ribbon banding, and along with original leather Mary Jane shoes. The blouse and apron are studio made alternates of the originals (the frail remains of the original blouse and apron are included). Included is a composition doll of Shirley Temple with original mohair ringlet curls, wearing a studio-made replica costume which matches Shirley's costume including embroidered blue velvet vest. The 13" doll by Ideal, circa 1937, marked Shirley Temple 13, is in very good condition with few minor age lines, and was costumed for Shirley in the wardrobe department of Fox, to match her own costume for the 1937 film "Heidi".
Country Costume Worn by Shirley Temple in the Opening Scenes of the 1937 Film "Heidi" $5000+
Lot # 160 (Sale Order: 164 of 581)
The costume comprises a white blouse, black vest with floral pattern and green velvet lacing, dark blue skirt with braid trim, and a striped cotton apron. Generally excellent. The vest and skirt have original studio label "10004". Included is a vintage photograph depicting Shirley wearing this costume. Heidi (Shirley Temple), wears the costume in the opening scenes of the 1937 film as she arrives in the village where she will be left in the care of her grandfather, and then again as she arrives at grandfather's cottage in the mountains and proceeds to win his heart despite his crusty manner, and during the famous milking the goat scene.
At the French Court Ball Gown Worn by Shirley Temple in the 1937 Film "Heidi" $10,000+
Lot # 161 (Sale Order: 165 of 581)
Styled in the late 17th century manner of the French court, the ball gown has a skirt of four tiers of fine Alencon lace with appliqued paillettes, centered by green silk panniers supported by hidden hoops, and with a matching low-necked bodice having lace center panel. The gown is decorated with garlands of pink silk rose buds, delicate blue flowers and lace edging, and accessorized by a pair of green silk and kidskin dancing slippers. Included is a large-format sepia photograph of Shirley wearing the gown as she descends a staircase, and another photograph of the ballroom dance scene. For this scene in the 1937 film "Heidi" a unique coiffure in the powdered upswept fashion of Marie Antoinette was also designed for Shirley. The listed costume designer for this film was Gwen Wakeling.
Red Velvet Coat, Bonnet and Boots Worn by Shirley Temple in the 1937 Film "Heidi" $10,000+
Lot # 162 (Sale Order: 166 of 581)
Of luxurious burgundy velvet, the coat features a fitted double-breasted bodice with soutache loop closures and flared skirt. The coat is decorated with rich sable collar and hem border. Along with a matching bonnet with silk streamers and a pair of high velvet boots with sable trim. The extraordinary luxury costume, designed by Gwen Wakeling, was worn by Heidi (Shirley Temple) during a winter sleigh ride through Frankfurt when suddenly she hears Grandfather calling out for her, and she frantically begins to look for him.
Blue Velvet "Silent Night" Dress Worn by Shirley Temple in The 1937 Film "Heidi" $3500+
Lot # 163 (Sale Order: 167 of 581)
Of luxurious soft royal blue velvet, the dress has a gathered skirt, inset embroidered dimity yoke edged with blue velvet banding and gathered scalloped-edge bretelles to match the yoke, the trim at the hem edge, and edges of the puffed sleeves. There are seven blue velvet bows at the front and two at the back. A publicity photograph of Shirley wearing the costume is included. The costume was worn by Shirley Temple in the 1937 film "Heidi" as Klara's father arrives home for the Christmas holidays, and in the following Christmas "Silent Night" scene.
Tyrolean-Style Costume Worn by Shirley Temple in the 1937 Film "Heidi" $5000+
Lot # 164 (Sale Order: 168 of 581)
The classic Tyrolean-style costume includes a woolen laced vest embroidered with Edelweiss, a blue wool serge skirt with soutache braid banding, a cotton blouse and a red woolen jacket with patterned floral lining, black velvet collar, and trim, and with silver buttons with raised profile design of Napoleon. The skirt and blouse have original studio labels "Shirley Temple 10006" and the jacket "10003". Included are heavy laced boots. Two vintage photographs depicting Shirley wearing this costume are included. Shirley Temple, in her lead role in the 1937 film "Heidi", wore this costume in numerous scenes of her life in the Alps and nearby village.
Traditional Country Costume Worn by Shirley Temple in the 1937 Film "Heidi" $5000+
Lot # 165 (Sale Order: 169 of 581)
Comprising a white cotton puffed sleeve blouse under a black velvet vest with double lacing, brown woolen skirt, red apron with cross-stitch embroidery, along with an extra apron of linen-like brown cotton with brown ribbon banding, and with very worn heavy leather shoes designed for mountain climbing. The blouse, skirt and vest have original studio label "10005 Shirley Temple", and the shoes have the original label of Emidio Spezza, shoemaker to the stars. Included is a vintage photograph of Shirley wearing this costume; the photograph was used by Arthur Maturo in his oil painting designed for publicity of the movie. The costume was worn by Shirley Temple (Heidi) as she greeted the minister and teacher who were coming to inspect the grandfather's home, and again in the "prodigal son" scene of the 1937 film "Heidi".
Blue Woolen Coat and Woven Hat Worn by Shirley Temple in the 1937 Film "Heidi" $2500+
Lot # 166 (Sale Order: 170 of 581)
Blue woolen coat in the traditional Tyrolean manner with red woolen edging along the lapels, pockets, cuffs and around the entire front and back hem, with eight brass buttons, and padded cotton print lining. Generally excellent condition. Along with a woven bonnet with black streamers and having deliberately worn holes around the brim. The bonnet has the original label of Baldwin and Munn of Hollywood. Included is a vintage photograph of Shirley wearing the costume. The coat and hat were worn by Heidi in numerous scenes throughout the 1937 film, including Grandfather's return to the church with Heidi, and the kidnapping of Heidi by her aunt. The reaction of Arthur Treacher (as the rich family's butler) to the hat is memorable: "Quite a personage under that extraordinary hat".
Blue Silk Crepe Flowered Dress, Sheer Pinafore Worn by Shirley Temple in the Film "Heidi" $3000+
Lot # 167 (Sale Order: 171 of 581)
Of blue silk crepe with pale blue floral print, the simple dress has puffed sleeves, button front, and a finely woven sheer pinafore with red velvet trim and bows, and a wide ruffle at the hem. Very good condition, few spots on pinafore. A vintage photograph of Shirley wearing the costume is included. The costume was worn by Shirley Temple in the "You can learn to walk" scene of the 1937 film "Heidi" as she encourages Klara to walk again, and as Heidi and Klara play with Louie, the organ grinder monkey.
Large-Format Photograph of Jean Hersholt with Personal Inscription to Shirley Temple $500+
Lot # 168 (Sale Order: 172 of 581)
14" (36 cm.) x 11". The dramatic sepia-toned photograph of the actor Jean Hersholt (1886-1956) who played the role of Grandfather in the 1937 film "Heidi". The photograph is autographed "Dear Shirley, Just a reminder of, and with lots of love from Jean Hersholt" and with the added note "without make-up", likely referencing his "aging make-up and beard" for his role in "Heidi". Excellent condition. Circa 1937. (Also see #101 of this book for another wonderful autograph written by Hersholt in Shirley Temple's autograph book).
Two Autographed Photographs to Shirley Temple from Child Co-Stars $200+
Lot # 169 (Sale Order: 173 of 581)
Including 10" x 8" photograph (by Autrey of Hollywood) of Gene Reynolds, autographed "To Shirley - Gene Reynolds" who appeared with Shirley Temple in "Bluebird" and "Heidi"; and photograph of Delmar Watson who appeared with Shirley in "Heidi" and likely some of her earliest roles, autographed "To Shirley from Delmar Watson". Excellent condition. 1930s. The photograph of Shirley Temple with Delmar Watson was taken on the set of the 1933 film “To the Last Man”.
The Keys to Lake Arrowhead Presented to Shirley Temple During Filming of "Heidi" $500+
Lot # 170 (Sale Order: 174 of 581)
8" (20 cm.) each. Six large copper-finished metal presentation keys are emblazoned with various symbols of Lake Arrowhead, California, five with a silver plaque indicating different areas such as Cedar Rock and Twin Peaks (one missing the plaque), and the sixth with a plaque inscribed "Mayor Shirley". The keys were presented to her during the filming of the 1937 film "Heidi" which took place at Lake Arrowhead.
An Outstanding Iki-Ningyo with Exquisite Portrait Face Gifted to Shirley Temple $8000+
Lot # 171 (Sale Order: 175 of 581)
69" (175 cm.) Carved wooden head with layered gofun finish giving a flawlessly smooth whitened complexion, enamel inset eyes glancing beneath highly defined eyelids, incised upper eyeliner, painted lower lashes, artistically brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with hint of gentle smile, individually inset black human hair, wrapped form body with sculpted hands and feet having gofun finish, curled fingers in right hand for holding a fan. The head is designed to attach to constructed crevices on the neck/shoulders of the body, thus to be easily assembled and likely allowing the artist to work with closer attention to the head features. The doll is costumed in original multi-layered robes with symbolic designs, and has original slippers, fan, and very elaborate hair ornaments. Known as Iki-Ningyo or living doll, in reference to its life size, the history of the iki-ningyo traces back centuries in Japan, although its 19th century resurgence can be mostly credited to one man, Matsumoto Kisaburo, and the introduction of the doll in the Western world to the mid-19th century International Expositions which exhibited these life-size figures to the delight of Western-world visitors. Kisaburo had begun his lifework penniless, but by borrowing a few coins and purchasing small bits of silk and trim, he created exquisite hair ornaments that were eagerly sought, thus giving him the financial resources to begin the creation of iki-ningyo. Kisaburo pursued his lifework until 1891, creating a litany of stunning figures that ranged from exotic to everyday people, and in his wake followed a school of other iki-ningyo artists. By the 1920s it became a tradition for Japanese stores to commission iki-ningyo for display of luxury goods or as an attention piece in store windows, and the works of certain artists became in particular demand. It was such an iki-ningyo that was presented as a gift to Shirley Temple in 1935 on her trip to Honolulu. The artist is unknown, except for the mostly illegible markings that appear on the underside of the wooden head (see photo). With a bow toward the illustrious 19th century artist Kisaburo who began his work with the creation of hair ornaments, this iki-ningyo's beautiful hair is elaborately ornamented with such. Newspaper reports vary on the background of the gift, some stating that thousands of Japanese school children each gave a small coin to commission the doll. The accurate story is likely that reported in The Hawaii Hochi newspaper of August 13, 1935, "This elaborate gift was presented to Shirley at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel at noon today...at the request of the donors, Mr. and Mrs. Sadakicki Kawabate of Oahu", adding that the doll "represents the aloha which the entire Japanese community feels toward the charming little person". The iki-ningyo was prized by Shirley Temple throughout her life, preserved in a glass-sided wooden cabinet in her home.
