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Description
36" (91 cm.) Felt doll with pressed and painted facial features on heart-shaped face, wide-eyed painted blue eyes, brown upper eye shadow, painted upper lashes and feathered brows, closed mouth with stylized prim-pout lips, blonde mohair wig with ringlet curls and center forehead curl, slender elongated torso and arms, shoulder jointing, loosely hinged long slender legs. The doll is wearing a black felt full gown with appliques of abstract design flowers, six-tier ruffled sleeves with pink felt edging, matching ruffled pinafore with double pockets, petticoat, hooped petticoat, pantalets, wide-brimmed felt bonnet, wooden Dutch shoes, and carries a wooden bucket with painted designs. Generally excellent condition, fresh and vibrant except fading to inside brim of hat. Italian, Lenci, circa 1932. Included is a studio photograph of Shirley, about age 5, holding the doll. The doll was a particular favorite of the young star, cherished throughout her lifetime.