Love, Shirley Temple: Costumes, Dolls, Memorabilia
Tuesday, July 14, 2015 | 10:00 AM Central
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Love, Shirley Temple: Costumes, Dolls, Memorabilia
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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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The Peach Chiffon Dress Worn by Shirley Temple in the 1934 Film "Now and Forever" $2000+
Lot # 25 (Sale Order: 26 of 581)
Of sheer peach chiffon with inset wreaths of embroidered-edge tulle, and an all-around draped collar of narrow box pleats with lace edging and garland embroidery. Generally excellent condition. The dress was worn by Penny Day (Shirley Temple) in the 1934 film "Now and Forever" in several scenes, first appearing in the arriving in New York City dress shopping scene with Daddy as she eagerly begs, "And this, Daddy?" 1934.
The Dance Costume of Shirley Temple from the 1934 Film "Baby Take a Bow" $14,000+
Lot # 26 (Sale Order: 27 of 581)
Featuring five extraordinary tiers of narrowly pleated airy coral/pink tulle over stiffened petticoats and with a dainty coral satin bodice trimmed with a garland of silk flowers. Generally excellent condition. The costume was worn by the five-year-old Shirley Temple in a song and dance scene "On Account ïa I Love You" with co-star James Dunn. The costume design is credited to Royer (Lewis Royer Hastings) in the film credits. Included is a vintage photograph of Shirley wearing the costume. The young actress adored the costume, as related in this anecdote that appeared in the May 31, 1936 issue of the Burlington North Carolina Examiner. "The next time Sol Wurtzel, Fox executive, feels a promise coming on he'll think twice before saying anything. Little Shirley Temple fell so much in love with the party dress she's wearing in Baby Take a Bow that Wurtzel promised to give it to her when the picture is finished. Then Shirley decided that since the dress was hers, she didn't want to wear it in the picture anymore for fear she would soil it."
The Red Plaid "Good Ship Lollipop" Dress Worn by Shirley in 1934 Film "Bright Eyes" $3000+
Lot # 27 (Sale Order: 28 of 581)
Of intricate red/green plaid design, the cotton dress features intricate details of construction including faux pocket flaps at the bodice, hidden button placket centering full-length pleats, puff sleeves, white sleeve bands and pointed collar with plaid piping and trim, and black tie. Very good condition with some minor darkening of collar and cuffs. The dress was worn by Shirley in her famed "Good Ship Lollipop" song and dance for the 1934 film "Bright Eyes", and also appears in other scenes throughout the film. A studio photograph of Shirley wearing the dress is included. So popular was this song, Shirley Temple reported in her 1988 autobiography, Child Star, that "four hundred thousand copies of the sheet music were sold, topping the previous all-time records of crooner Bing Crosby and soprano Jeannette MacDonald."
Shirley Temple's Aviator Costume from the 1934 Film "Bright Eyes" $8000+
Lot # 28 (Sale Order: 29 of 581)
Comprising blue/white striped jumpsuit with flared tool pockets, red leather flight jacket, and brown leather flight cap with applique bead-edged emblem of an airplane propeller and gray inner helmet. Generally excellent condition. The costume was worn by Shirley Temple as her character, Shirley Blake, in numerous scenes of the 1934 film "Bright Eyes", and is especially prominent in the opening scenes as she thumbs a ride to the airport to visit her best friend, "Loop" Merritt (James Dunn). Included with the costume are several studio photographs of Shirley wearing the costume. The costume was a particular favorite of the young actress. She wrote of it in her 1988 autobiography, Child Star, describing a scene taking place at the Grand Central Air Terminal in Glendale, "I posed in a red leather flying jacket and airman's cap with dangling earflaps and a propeller insignia with each vane curved like a pinwheel."
The Red Silk Polka Dot Dress Worn by Shirley Temple in "Now and Forever" $2000+
Lot # 29 (Sale Order: 30 of 581)
Of red silk imprinted with bubbly polka dots, the dress features graduated-width box pleats falling from a high yoke, puffed sleeves with self-piping at the edges, and a cream silk chiffon collar with added gathers that are edged by red embroidery. Generally excellent condition. The dress was worn by Shirley Temple in the 1934 film "Now and Forever" in her role as Penny Day, along with Gary Cooper and Carole Lombard. A vintage photograph of Shirley wearing the dress is included. 1934.
Shirley Temple's Blue Pin-Dot Dress from the 1934 Film "Bright Eyes" $1500+
Lot # 30 (Sale Order: 31 of 581)
Of navy blue cotton with tiny white pin-dots, the smock-style dress has a button-attached flat front panel with waist ties, puffed sleeves, white pique collar, and red piping at the collar and flap-front edge and at sleeve cuffs. Generally excellent, some darkening of collar. The costume appeared in the 1934 film "Bright Eyes". A studio photograph of Shirley Temple wearing the costume is included.
Shirley Temple's Linen and Lace Childhood Dress $500+
Lot # 31 (Sale Order: 32 of 581)
Of very finely-woven apple green linen, the high-waisted dress features a large lace-edged collar that centers a a full-length panel of batiste tucks and ruffled lace, with side pleats that extend around the back, puffed sleeves, and a detachable batiste sash. The childhood dress was worn by young Shirley Temple; its use as a film costume is uncertain. Circa 1934. A vintage photograph is included.
Shirley Temple's "King Arthur's Court" Costume from the 1934 Film "Little Miss Marker" $5000+
Lot # 32 (Sale Order: 33 of 581)
Of rich burgundy velvet, the Medieval-style gown has highly stylized slit full sleeves and a side slit in skirt at one side, each slit revealing a rich patterned silk inset. There is an extended train and rich gilt metallic embroidery on the collar and extending down the sleeves. Generally excellent condition. The gown is labeled 988-17-an-10 and the underpiece is labeled 5486 Shirley. The costume was worn by Shirley Temple in the 1934 film "Little Miss Marker" in her fantasy dream scene of King Arthur's Court. Included with the costume are vintage photographs of Shirley Temple wearing the costume during that scene. Shirley Temple wrote of her costumes for "Little Miss Marker" in her 1988 autobiography, Child Star. "In 1934, Edith Head was in charge of Paramount's costume design. An exceptionally talented artist...(she) decided to make my costumes from scratch instead of drawn off the studio rack. This would require many try-ons while she created exactly the desired impression." The book goes on to relate that Shirley had recently jammed her foot into footed pajamas, only to be stuck by two straight pins "into my tender sole like porcupine quills." Thus, now "I reinserted my foot with newfound caution and in absolute silence...Head obviously was pleased. Fortunately, she later observed, I was too young to talk much."
Hand-Tooled Leather Saddle Gifted to Shirley Temple by Joseph Schenk $10,000+
Lot # 33 (Sale Order: 34 of 581)
23" (58 cm.) l. saddle. 25" l. including blanket. Of superb leather workmanship, the beautifully-engraved hand-tooled saddle was custom-made for the young actress, featuring Shirley's hand-tooled image with smiling expression and classic curly locks on each leather skirt her name in raised lasso-style lettering on the seat back, and a silver plaque inscribed "Presented to Shirley Temple by Joseph M. Schenk 1935". The saddle was custom-made by the prestigious Los Angeles leather firm of Lichtenberger-Ferguson. The saddle includes all accessories including the saddle blanket, and is in excellent condition. The saddle was gifted to Shirley by Joseph Schenk, Chairman of the Board at 20th Century Fox, on the occasion of another gift to her which was a Shetland pony. The pony was traveling to America aboard the May 1936 maiden voyage of the SS Queen Mary and then by rail to the Los Angeles train station.
Iconic Tap Shoes of Shirley Temple Worn at Handprint Ceremony, Grauman's Chinese Theatre $1500+
Lot # 34 (Sale Order: 35 of 581)
8.25" (21 cm.) The rigid white leather ankle strap shoes have tacked-on leather heels, padded soles, and original metal taps at the toes. The shoes are imprinted I. Miller & Sons, Inc. on the soles, and gold stamped "I. Miller Beautiful Shoes Made in New York" on the inside of the right shoe. The inside of the left shoe has custom gold lettering "To Shirley from Uncle Bill". There is some typical scuffing from dance movements. The shoes were a gift to Shirley from her beloved tap dance partner, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. She wore the shoes to her handprint and footprint induction at the famed Grauman's Chinese Theatre. Several photographs of the ceremony are included with the shoes, including one in which "Bojangles" is shown holding the shoes. These are some of the very rare photographs in which Shirley is not expansively smiling, for a few moments prior to the ceremony she lost a baby tooth, and not wanting to reveal this in a photograph, offered only a tight-lipped smile. In order to further draw attention away from her missing tooth, Shirley adroitly removed her shoes, handed them to Bill Robinson to hold, and added footprints to her handprints.
Shirley Temple's Coat and Beret Worn at Handprint Ceremony, Grauman's Chinese Theatre $3000+
Lot # 35 (Sale Order: 36 of 581)
Of fine quality wool in soft robin's egg blue, and with silk crepe lining, the six-button coat, with self-covered buttons is enhanced with a white ermine collar-cape having looped ties at the throat, and with a matching beret. The coat has the original designer label of Rene Hubert. Generally excellent condition, few small moth holes. The ensemble was worn by Shirley Temple in 1935 at her handprint ceremony at Grauman's Chinese Theatre. Included is a photograph of Shirley Temple in this ensemble at the ceremony
Two Carved Wooden Whistling Dolls, Gifts to Shirley Temple from Bill "Bojangles" Robinson $3000+
Lot # 36 (Sale Order: 37 of 581)
15" (38 cm.) Each is of chip-carved wood with well-defined details of facial features and costume, with painted enhancement of features and costumes, each depicting a black-complexioned man posed nonchalantly. A keywind bellows mechanism is hidden inside the torso of each, which when wound, causes the man to whistle, one to turn his head side to side. The Whistlers were made by Griesbaum of Germany, early 20th century. Both were presented to young Shirley Temple by her dear friend and tap dancing mentor, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. One has a silver medallion reading "From Uncle Billy to Shirley" and other has a carved inscription "Bill Robinson to Shirley Temple". A vintage photograph showing Shirley along with Bojangles and one of the carved figures is included.
Shirley Temple's Child-Sized Gas-Powered Tether Racing Car $10,000+
Lot # 37 (Sale Order: 38 of 581)
The metal racing car with painted white enamel finish with Shirley Temple's name on each side, red leather upholstered seat, hood ornament, horn, brake handle, and a unique round license plate from Fox Studios at the front. Excellent condition with restoration to finish. Included are several photographs of Shirley Temple driving the car; in one, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson is seen riding the back fender. Ranking at the top of Shirley's childhood possessions - and memories - was her model racing car, a gift to her in 1936 from "Uncle Billy Robinson" (Bojangles). In her 1988 autobiography Child Star, Shirley wrote "painted pure white with a red leather seat and chrome hood ornament of a leaping antelope, it was powered by a one-cylinder unmuffled lawn-mower motor...On my first solo run of studio grounds, Uncle Billy crouched on the back, showed me how to start, and we leaped forward. Veering into a nearby Fox publicist, I snagged a long tear in his trousers. My first traffic accident." Eventually the studio ordered the car removed to her own home where Shirley was "restricted to racing a circle around her own driveway, and soon lost interest".
Shirley Temple's Personal Childhood Typewriter with Inscription $1000+
Lot # 38 (Sale Order: 39 of 581)
13" (33 cm.) case. Petite-sized cream enamel-framed typewriter with chrome-framed ebony keys is labeled Underwood Classic and includes its original carrying case. A silver plaque on the front is inscribed "To ïAmerica's Pet' Shirley Temple". Circa 1935. Included is a photograph showing Shirley at the typewriter.
Presentation Leather-Bound Volume of 23 Music Sheets from Shirley Temple Films, 1934-1936 $500+
Lot # 39 (Sale Order: 40 of 581)
Bound in fine green textured leather with gold-tooling accents and an inset oval photograph of Shirley are 23 music sheets comprising "Baby Take a Bow", "On Account-a I Love You", "Our Little Girl", "On the Good Ship Lollipop", "Little Colonel", "Polly-Wolly-Doodle", "The Simple Things in Life", "It's All So New To Me", "Curly Top", "When I Grow Up", "Animal Crackers in My Soup", "The Right Somebody to Love", "Early Bird", "At the Codfish Ball", "Military Man", "You've Gotta Eat Your Spinach, Baby", "Oh My Goodness", "But Definitely", "When I'm With You", "I Wanna Go to the Zoo", "You Gotta S-M-I-L-E to be H-A-Double-P-Y", "One Never Knows, Does One?", and "Goodnight My Love". Excellent condition.
The Childhood Wind-Up Phonograph of Shirley Temple with Inscribed Name Plate $1000+
Lot # 40 (Sale Order: 41 of 581)
14" (36 cm.) x 10" x 5". The portable phonograph is enclosed in a firm-walled case, has decorative cover depicting children at play in various garden scenes, and has a green kidskin handle, chrome hardware, arm, turntable frame, needle case, crank, and variable speed indicator. There is a file area for storing records and a green velvet record plate. The phonograph bears the insignia of Boetsch Bros. of New York. A silver plaque on the outside rim is inscribed "Shirley Temple". Circa 1930s.
Shirley Temple's Monogrammed Accordion, a Gift from a Fan, Anna Galizi $2500+
Lot # 41 (Sale Order: 42 of 581)
9" (23 cm.) w. x 11" h. The wood-framed accordion with pearlized celluloid finish decorated with rhinestone-inlaid fan blades has a 12-key musical board and original leather strap. The accordion has the inlaid name of the maker, E. Galizi Bro, and a script inlay name "Shirley". The Galizi accordion maker of Brooklyn was considered the luxury maker of that instrument during the 1920s. A January 25, 1935 article in the New York Mirror tells how the accordion, inlaid with Shirley's name, came into the possession of the then 7-year-old film star. The article relates: "A five year old girl in Brooklyn has parted with her most prized possession in order to show her appreciation of her favorite movie star. Her name is Anna Galizi and the present which she sent to Shirley Temple is a little green and white accordion made for her by her father." Anna had Shirley's name emblazoned on the accordion and sent it to Shirley with this note: " I am a little girl five years old, just like you...This little instrument used to be my own, but I am willing to part with it as long as I am sending it to you. Please take care of it as my Daddy made it, and now my Daddy is in Heaven with the angels. I hope you will like it and that you will learn to play at least one little tune on it." Included with the accordion, which is in perfectly preserved condition, is a Western Union telegram from Anna to Shirley.
Oil Painting of Shirley Temple in Brown Dress with Corky and Canary by Costa $5000+
Lot # 42 (Sale Order: 43 of 581)
58" (147 cm.) x 46". Oil on canvas with shaded background is centered by young Shirley Temple, posed standing in a brown velvet dress with lace collar. Her presence is signified by classic ringlet curls, smiling expression, and fingertip-length skirt hem. Her shoes are shown scuffed at the toes indicating their dancing purpose, and alongside sits her beloved Scottie named Corky and a bird cage whose canary resident is tethered on a leash. Signed in lower corner "P. Costa 1936". Included with the painting are several vintage photographs including one of Shirley (wearing dress #301 of this book) standing alongside her painting with the artist, Costa, another of teenage Shirley in her home seated at her Steinway baby grand piano with the painting in the background, and (not shown) a large format sepia photograph of the painting itself. Costa, the Russian-born portrait painter, immigrated to the United States in 1929 at the age of 38. He was commissioned for portraits of Presidents Hoover and FDR, as well as portraits of General MacArthur, the Prince of Wales, and King Christian of Denmark. In 1935 he moved to California, and among his works during that era is this portrait of Shirley Temple.
Shirley Temple's Baby Grand Steinway Piano with Personal Inscription from Steinway $30,000+
Lot # 43 (Sale Order: 44 of 581)
5' x 10 1/2'. Having luxury walnut Chippendale case, the Steinway L model baby grand piano has original lyre and pedals, traywork, soundboard and ribs, bridges, pinblock, tuning pins, and key tops (further technical information available on request). The piano has Steinway serial number of 299183 and was produced in 1939, according to Steinway records. Included are the original bench and various photographs of Shirley Temple at the piano. The piano was a gift to her from the Steinway company in 1939, and features an inscription plate reading "I hope dear Shirley that you will like this piano as much as the Steinways like you! And that's a lot! Theodore G. Steinway 1939".
American Composition Doll of Shirley Temple in "The Little Colonel" Costume $1000+
Lot # 44 (Sale Order: 45 of 581)
27" (69 cm.) All composition with hazel sleep and flirting eyes, human hair lashes, open smiling mouth with row of teeth and dimpled cheeks, blonde mohair ringlet-curled wig, jointing at throat, shoulders and hips. The doll is wearing her very elaborate original costume comprising elaborately tiered taffeta gown with hooped petticoat, pantalets, socks, shoes, matching feathered bonnet, and floral garland necklace to match the silk flowers on her gown. The gown has the Shirley Temple tag. Generally excellent condition. American, Ideal, circa 1935. 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".
The Iconic Silk Taffeta Dress and Bonnet Worn by Shirley Temple in "The Little Colonel" $10,000+
Lot # 45 (Sale Order: 46 of 581)
Of crisp ivory silk taffeta, the dress features a fitted bodice with petal-shaped sleevelets, and very full skirt with three tiers of scalloped ruffles trimmed with silk chiffon roses that are repeated on the shoulders. Beneath the gown is a petticoat with cutwork trim, a hooped petticoat, and long pantalets with four rows of lace alternating with rows of tucking. Included is the original matching bonnet of robin's egg blue satin with graduated width brim, blue silk streamers, and trimmed with rose chiffon petals and a grand white boa feather. There is frailty to the taffeta and some repairs. Included is a vintage photograph of Shirley Temple wearing the gown. The costume was created by British-born William Lambert, whose initial work at the Hal Roach Studios included a gown worn by Mabel Normand in the 1926 film "Raggedy Rose", that bears a close resemblance to this present design which he later created for Shirley Temple in The Little Colonel. Lambert was costume designer at Fox Studios from 1933-1936, and two of his most important works were this present gown and The Pink Party gown worn by Shirley at the conclusion of The Little Colonel (#79 of this book). The iconic costume was worn by Shirley Temple during pivotal scenes in the 1935 film "The Little Colonel", notably when she appears before her grandfather, having changed from her raggedy dress, to sing "Love's Young Dream", and then plays toy soldier games with him.
Shirley Temple Composition Doll in Studio-Made "Little Miss Broadway" Costume $1000+
Lot # 46 (Sale Order: 47 of 581)
13" (33 cm.) All composition with socket head, hazel sleep eyes, human hair lashes, open mouth, smiling expression, four teeth, impressed dimples, blonde mohair ringlet curls, jointing at throat, shoulders and hips. The doll is wearing an extraordinary costume of rhinestone-studded tulle with silver metallic bodice, rhinestone-studded tiara, socks and original silver shoes with rhinestone trim. The unique doll costume was custom made in the wardrobe department of Fox using remnants of fabric and trim from Shirley's performance costume which matches this (#47).
Shirley Temple's "I'll Build a Broadway for You" Dress from 1938 Film "Little Miss Broadway" $15,000
Lot # 47 (Sale Order: 48 of 581)
Of fine sheer organza, the skirt is trimmed with vertical tiers of rhinestones, while the high bodice is decorated with garlanded swirls of rhinestones and edged with silver metallic ribbons and bows. Generally excellent condition. Included are the original shoes worn in the dance (with label of Emidio Spezza of Los Angeles) and the original rhinestone-accented tiara and wristlets, as well as a large format sepia vintage photograph by George Hurrell depicting Shirley in the costume. The costume was worn by Shirley in her closing appearance performing the dance and song routine "I'll Build a Broadway" from the 1938 film "Little Miss Broadway" in which Betsy Brown (Shirley) tries to save the Hotel Variety from bankruptcy.
Outstanding "In Our Little Wooden Shoes" Costume Worn by Shirley in the 1937 Film "Heidi" $20,000+
Lot # 48 (Sale Order: 49 of 581)
Featuring an elaborately constructed vibrant folklore dress with black velvet bodice and puffed sleeves, embroidered yellow flowers and leaves, red silk edging, striped silk skirt under muslin apron with green ribbon banding and sash, and decorated bands of embroidered leaves. There are two original petticoats, an original crepe Dutch cap and the magical wooden Dutch shoes with lambswool lining. Generally excellent condition. Two vintage photographs of Shirley Temple in the costume are included. The costume was worn by Shirley Temple during the dream fantasy scene in the 1937 film "Heidi", which featured the magical wooden shoes. In the scene Shirley sang and danced to the musical tune "In Our Little Wooden Shoes". The scene is considered by many to be one of the most memorable moments in the history of Shirley Temple films, and this iconic costume shapes the memory of that performance.
Marching Costume Worn by Shirley Temple in the 1938 Film "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm" $20,000+
Lot # 49 (Sale Order: 50 of 581)
Comprising a fully lined red woolen uniform jacket with black woolen chest inset, black silk cuffs, and a fitted woolen collar with gold banding. The jacket has patterned gold metallic buttons, a six-point star metallic thread emblem, and there is an ivory satin banner with rosette and a black leather belt. The ivory woolen pants have black silk stripes at the sides (an alternate pair of twill trousers with side stripes are also included). There is a bicorn stiffened hat with silk cover and lining, and with silk rosette and gilt button, that has internal label "United Costumers Inc." and a pair of black leather tap shoes with metal tips and heels and maker label of J. (F?) W. Robinson Co. Los Angeles. Generally excellent condition. Two vintage photographs of Shirley Temple in the costume are included. The costume was worn by Shirley Temple during the dream fantasy scene in the 1937 film "Heidi", which featured the magical wooden shoes. In the scene Shirley sang and danced to the musical tune "In Our Little Wooden Shoes". The scene is considered by many to be one of the most memorable moments in the history of Shirley Temple films, and this iconic costume shapes the memory of that performance.
