Shirley Temple
Though she grew up to become a U.N. ambassador (by then Shirley Temple Black), this tiny tyke charmed millions of people all over the world in her child-star days. In the 1930's her name was synonymous with dimples; these and her blond curls were so famous that every child wanted a Shirley Temple doll, which was manufactured by the Ideal toy company.
They were created of composition; their faces were hand-painted. The dimpling smile was invariably portrayed with parted lips, exposing tiny white teeth. The larger dolls (and some few, rare small ones) had green glass "sleep" eyes with "real" eyelashes; they were dressed in the short, wide skirt so typical of the dress of little girls of the 1930's era.
Versions of Shirley continue to be produced to this day.
They were created of composition; their faces were hand-painted. The dimpling smile was invariably portrayed with parted lips, exposing tiny white teeth. The larger dolls (and some few, rare small ones) had green glass "sleep" eyes with "real" eyelashes; they were dressed in the short, wide skirt so typical of the dress of little girls of the 1930's era.
Versions of Shirley continue to be produced to this day.
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