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Description
9 1/2" (24 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing googly-like eyes, rosy cheeks, painted lashes and brows, "O" shaped mouth, brunette mohair wig with curly forelock, and three braided curled pigtails, jointing at shoulders and arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, series 300, model 15, the doll is known as "Little Annie Rooney" by collectors although it was likely not marketed with this name. Value Points: pristine condition of the wide-eyed girl with beautiful facial painting, fabulous coiffure, and vibrant original white felt dress with red lattice appliques, matching apron and pantalets, red felt shoes. The actual doll is shown in the book, Lenci, the History and the Dolls, by Nancy Lazenby, page 134.