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Gavels n' Paddles: Shirley Temple dress, $75,000, Theriault's

Gavels n' Paddles: Shirley Temple dress, $75,000, Theriault's

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by Ken Hall
The red and white polka dot dress worn by Shirley Temple in the movie Stand Up and Cheer sold for $75,000 at an auction held July 14 by Theriault’s, based in Annapolis, Md., titled Love, Shirley Temple, featuring almost 600 costumes, memorabilia and dolls from Ms. Temple’s personal archives. Also, Temple’s toy trumpet marching costume from the film Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm realized $15,000; and her “In Our Little Wooden Shoes” costume from the movie Heidi gaveled for $27,000. Prices are hammer, exclusive of a 12-14 percent buyer’s premium.

Gavels n’ Paddles: Shirley Temple dress, $75,000, Theriault’s