Vintage Shirley Temple Ideal Doll 1972 16 Inch Vinyl With Polka Dot Dress

Ideal Toy Corp
Shirley Temple Collector Doll
Vinyl, 16 Inches, 1972

Vintage Shirley Temple doll manufactured by the Ideal Toy Corp, featuring the iconic likeness of the 1930s child star. This 1972 iteration capture's Shirley's signature dimples and curly hair, representing a significant era in the long production history of Shirley Temple dolls by Ideal. These dolls remain highly sought after by collectors of celebrity-themed memorabilia and mid-century toys.

• 16-inch vinyl construction with movable arms, legs, and head
• Distinctive Shirley Temple facial mold with deep dimples and brown eyes
• Molded neck stamp: "© 1972 IDEAL TOY CORP. ST-14-H-213"
• Back stamp: "IDEAL © 1972 2M-5634 2"
• Includes removable red and white polka dot dress with sheer overlay and red trim

Condition: The vinyl body shows scattered surface scuffs and small dark marks on the back and legs. The rooted brown hair is messy and requires restyling. The original polka dot dress is intact but shows visible fraying and loose threads at the waistline ribbon and armholes. Facial paint is mostly well-preserved, though eyes are fixed and do not sleep. No cracks or structural breaks present in the vinyl joints.