#237

Petite Early Italian Felt Doll in Pink Felt Costume by Lenci
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$350
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, large brown side-glancing eyes, painted curly lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig. Condition: generally excellent, one small moth hole in hat. Marks: Lenci (1923 original silver button on underwear). Comments: Lenci, Italy, early 1920s. Value Points: the rare early doll wears original pink and cream felt dress, matching wide-brimmed cloche, shoes, and original undergarment.