Italian Felt Character Doll, Model 500, by Lenci in Original Orange Stylish Costume

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22" (53 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, very plump cheeks and chin, brown side-glancing eyes, white eye dots, accented nostrils, outlined eyes, fringed brows and lashes, closed mouth with pouting expression, accent dots at bottom lip, blonde mohair frizzy-curled hair, jointed arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent except few moth holes. Comments: Lenci, model 500, circa 1928. Value Points: the stylish flapper-era girl wears orange felt dress and matching coat with checkered brown and cream appliques, matching cap, orange felt shoes, undergarments, and socks.