#258

Early Italian Felt Character Girl by Lenci with Metal Button Tag
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$700
sold
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Description
13" (33 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, side-glancing brown eyes, white eye dots, painted upper lashes, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pert expression, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: very good, some dustiness and costume fading. Marks: Lenci (original metal button on undergarments). Comments: Lenci, circa 1922, the metal button tag was used from 1920-1922 only. Value Points: rare early model is wearing green felt fashionable dress with felt applique flowers, matching shoes, orange felt bow.