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Description
19" (48 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown glass "flirting" googly eyes, long curly lashes, arched short brows, "O"-shaped mouth, black mohair wig captured in felt-enclosed cap at her crown, felt body with jointing at shoulders and hips, with silver foil tag, cloth tag, and paper label indicating the doll name "Fobello". The doll is wearing original vibrant folklore costume comprising white blouse, red felt skirt, black apron with colorful wool embroidered to match her embroidered boots, pom-poms and ribbons. Excellent condition. Italian, Lenci, circa 1935. In the photograph of her doll collection, Appendix D, the doll is shown on the bottom front shelf.