#170

Italian Felt Girl, Series 1500, in Organdy Pajamas with Felt Appliques by Lenci
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$2,600
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with very plump cheeks and chin, narrow brown painted eyes, grey eye shadow, feathered brows, rounded nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent dots on lower lip, blonde mohair wig with forelock curl and fluffy curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, candlestick handle missing. Marks: Lenci (signature on both feet). Comments: Italiy, Lenci, model J from their series 1500, 1930. Value Points: especially wonderful grumpy expression on plump features, beautiful hair and original organdy pajamas with felt appliques, and carrying wooden candle stick. The actual doll is shown in Lenci, The History and the Dolls by Nancy Lazenby, page 93.