#218

Italian Felt Character Girl, Series 110, by Lenci in Elaborately Trimmed Costume
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19" (48 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, grey eye shadow, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig with long braid, felt body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, slight fading on hair bow. Comments: Lenci, circa 1930, from their 110 series. Value Points: the wistful-faced girl wears her original folklore costume of brown felt skirt with felt rick-rack and stripes, red decorated apron, black appliqued vest, felt ribbons in hair with bouquet of felt flowers, organdy ruffled petticoat and pantalets, thick woolen socks and felt shoes.