#223

Rare Italian Felt Child, Series 500, by Lenci in Wonderful Original Costume
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$1,700
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Description
21" (53 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed facial features, plump cheeks, hint of smile, brown side-glancing eyes, grey lower eye shadow, painted curly lashes, fringed brows, closed mouth with full lips, two lower lip accent dots, blonde mohair wig with long ringlet curls, felt body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, light fading on pink felt jacket. Comments: Lenci, rarely found 500 series, circa 1931. Value Points: rare model in wonderfully preserved condition, wearing original six-tier ruffled organdy dress, matching ruffled petticoat and pantalets, pink felt jacket and wide-brimmed bonnet with felt flowers, rose felt shoes.