🎁 NM Composition Ideal Ginger Doll 1930's Original 18"- Shirley's Predecessor

Description: NM Original 1930's 18" Composition Ideal Ginger Doll- Shirley Temple Predecessor Great Christmas gift idea!! Before there was Shirley, there was GINGER. Ideal created Ginger in the early 1930s and continued making her until 1937. The contract to manufacture the licensed likeness of Shirley Temple was obtained in late 1934, and the first run of Shirley was released for Christmas of 1934. But Ginger remained a beloved doll for many young girls. It seems Ginger was Ideal's first concept of Shirley. Ideal ended up using the Ginger body parts for their Shirley Temple dolls. (Perhaps that was their plan all along, since Ginger's body so resembled the real Shirley.) This nearly mint 1930's Ideal 18" Ginger doll was obviously cherished and preserved by her original owner. Her condition is absolutely remarkable! She seems like new in almost every sense! Even her 90-year-old clothing, hat and shoes are in excellent condition! Her composition is colorful and bright. She has no crazing on her composition, but there are a few small areas where the paint had cracked somewhat (see photos) - but they are superficial and have been addressed and filled. As most Ideal Ginger dolls, she is unmarked. But she and her original outfit can be identified in books about early Ideal composition dolls. Because most Gingers are not marked, they are often not identified and preserved. To find one in original condition is rare. This near-mint survivor Ginger doll is a great find for collectors of composition dolls. Don't miss out on the chance to own this little piece of history. A serious collection of Shirley Temple dolls is not complete without a beautiful example of her predecessor - Ideal's Ginger! All items come from a non-smoking home. Shipping within U.S. only. Ships within 1 business day and insured with USPS Priority Mail or Fedex Home Delivery. ( Please feel free to ask any questions you have about the itembefore you bid or purchase.)

Price: 249.95 USD

Location: Old Hickory, Tennessee

End Time: 2025-01-04T17:06:34.000Z

Shipping Cost: 22.95 USD