Classic Shirley Temple Paper Dolls in Full Color

By Grayce Piemontesi

Book Overview

In 1934, at the age of six, America's favorite curly-headed moppet won a Special Academy Award for bringing "more happiness to millions of children and millions of grownups than any other child of her years in the history of the world." By the time she was eight, the young star was the number one international box office attraction.
This collection of classic Shirley Temple paper dolls makes the diminutive charmer available once again to delight fans, film buffs, paper doll collectors, as well as youngsters who know Shirley only through television and old films. Assembled by noted collector Grayce Piemontesi, these full-color dolls and costumes are compiled from two rare and popular collections first published in the 1930s.
Included in this volume are three full-color dolls -- each a different size. The largest covers two pages and is 20 7/8 inches high; the medium-sized doll (10 1/4 inches tall) is two-sided and comes with outfits that give a delightfully realistic front-and-back view to the figure. The smallest stands 5 7/8 inches high.
Youngsters can dress these dolls in 18 attractive costumes -- pleated and ruffled party dresses, pinafores for home and school, and sunsuits for the beach and backyard. There's also a snugly belted raincoat with galoshes and umbrella, a perky sailor suit, and a wide assortment of accessories, including hats, shoes, and handbags.
Attractively printed on heavy stock, this affordable and incredibly life-like collection will enchant movie fans, collectors, and children of all ages.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486251934
• ISBN13: 9780486251936
• Release Date: October 1986
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.1" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 5 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 5

Customer Reviews

A couple of dollars for a piece of childhood

I had (and loved)this book as a little girl, circa 1995. I bought a copy for nostalgic reasons and am very happy with the purchase. It is exactly as I remember, tho' the eyes that behold it have changed. As for the product itself, there are 3 dolls, one large (approx. 21"), one small (6"),and one medium (aprox. 10 1/2"). The clothes, as been stated in another review, are casual, everyday clothes of a 1930s child. Honestly, these outfits don't look to my eyes any more extravagant than anything I've seen pictured in Sears catalogues of the same period. However, that didn't bother me one bit, I had months, perhaps another year or two of fun playing with these dolls as a child.

Just lovely!

If you're a Shirley collector, the Classic Shirley Temple Paper Dolls in Full Color belongs in your collection. This is a copy of an authentic publication from the hey-day of America's favorite child star. This would be an cute gift for an adult or child!

Wonderful

This is a beautiful book. It is large and colorful with cute pictures of Shirley and many cute outfits. I cant wait to give it to my daughter for Christmas. There are two different Shirley Temple templates you can cut out. One large and one small with dresses for each. I know we will have hours of fun dressing up Shirley.