Shirley Temple Doll (25-inch ideal composition)
Ideal Toy Company • Shirley Temple Dolls
Toy Category
Doll
Year Released
circa 1935-1939
Condition
Good (Displayable). Visible crazing on face and limbs (typical of composition). Hair is somewhat frizzy/unrestored. Dress appears vintage but may be a later replacement or significantly cleaned.
Estimated Market Value
$250.00 - $450.00 USD
Description
Large vintage doll featuring a composition socket head and jointed body. The doll has sleep eyes with eyelashes, an open mouth with four teeth, and a blonde curly mohair wig. She is wearing a red and white polka dot dress with white lace trim and white buttons, styled after one of her famous movie looks.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$250.00 - $450.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$200.00 - $350.00 USD
Toy Identity
Edition Details
Original 1930s production, manufactured in the USA
Model Number
ST-25 / N-25 marking usually on back of neck
Toy Type
25-inch scale composition doll with sleep eyes and mohair wig
Toy Condition
Good (Displayable). Visible crazing on face and limbs (typical of composition). Hair is somewhat frizzy/unrestored. Dress appears vintage but may be a later replacement or significantly cleaned.
Packaging Condition
No Packaging/Loose
Rarity & Significance
High cultural significance as one of the most successful celebrity endorsement toys in history. The 25-inch version is less common than the smaller sizes and highly sought after by Golden Age doll collectors.
Special Features
Weighted sleep eyes, mohair wig, authentic 1930s composition materials, and original character likeness.
Notable Variations
Variations exist in dress patterns and eye colors. Larger sizes like this 25-inch model often show more severe crazing due to the surface area of the composition material.