17 inches "Little Caroler" Porcelain SHIRLEY and similar items

Shirley Temple 17 inches - The Little Caroler - Porcelain Christmas Doll from the Shirley Temple Christmas Doll Collection. The collection began with the first-ever Shirley Temple Christmas doll, aptly named "Little Caroler." Sculpted by artist Elke Hutchins. She was sculpted from a rarely-seen 1937 photograph of Shirley singing a Christmas carol. "Little Carolers" head, arms and legs are crafted of fine, bisque porcelain. Shirley Temple's hand-tailored holiday outfit consists of a full-length satin-lined red coat with black braid trim and black velvet-covered buttons. The matching bonnet and gloves are trimmed in faux-fur and she wears black boots with white fur lining. underneath her red coat, she is dressed in an emerald green taffeta dress with delicate lace and a colorful holiday sash. She is sculpted with an open mouth and holds a real miniature, green-back songbook containing 3 popular Christmas carols: "Silent Night", "Joy To The World", and "Jingle Bells". Stand and Certificate of Authenticity included. This is a Danbury Mint exclusive...... Also enjoy FREE SHIPPING with delivery confirmation (tracking number) and FREE INSURANCE. ..... Please contact seller before ordering from Canada. ..... Thank you for shopping at quadrinaTreasures!!!