"Love Shirley" at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center

LOVE, SHIRLEY TEMPLE
collection brochure

The Travelling Toe and companion went to the travelling exhibit of memorabilia from the childhood star and actress, Shirley Temple.

Shirley's mother collected and kep many artifacts from her daughter's time as a movie star in the 1930's.  Included in the exhibit are costumes, dolls, props, some of Shirley's art work and other unique collectables.  

There were several costumes from the beloved film "Hedi" along with costumes from "Bight Eyes", :The Littlest Rebel", "Wee Willie Winkie" and several others.   Included in the exhibit is the dress she wore when she sang that iconic song, "On The Good Ship Lollipop".  

As you begin your visit stop and watch the video playing showing Shirley in some of the costumes on display - not only as a reminder of these fun films but for the  enjoyment of her and her talent.  

There are some funny stories that Shirley tells on the exhibit plaques and one in particular is good one that involves Eleanor Roosevelt - but The Travelling Toe will not spoil your fun in discovering this funny story yourself.

After Gertrude was unable to care for the items any longer, Shirley took over the care of these treasure.  But with Shirley's passing her children decided to have the items put on tour then auctioned off.  

What a shame that all this carefully  collected priceless memorabilia will be auctioned off in Kansas City next month.  A docent told us that The Smithsonian turned down the collection, citing the expense required of preserving fabric items.  But what will happen to these items in private collector hands...one shutters to ponder the future of them.

The exhibit is on at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center, in Fort Worth, till June 27th.   So do take the time to go see it as it will bring back many happy memories for you.

Fort Worth Community Arts Center


Theriault's (auction house)


A collector's book of the items to be auctioned off can be purchased from Theriault's at 
1-800-638-0422 or off their website.  

Shirley Temple
"Hedi"

Some of the costumes from the Shirley Temple collection.
Photos by The Travelling Toe.