#176

Rare and Early Italian Felt Advertising Novelty by Lenci
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$600
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Description
5" (13 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, side-glancing blue googly-shaped eyes, closed mouth, attached felt Dutch cap, firmly-stuffed upper torso, stitch-jointed arms, hollow skirt designed for use as egg cover. Condition: very good/excellent. Marks: Lenci (original cloth tag). Comments: Lenci, circa 1927. Value Points: the early novelty has original felt costume including very ornate apron with stamped label "Ye Olde Tyme Comfort Shoes" advertising slogan, and is preserved in original (frail) box.