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9 1/2" (24 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, round brown side-glancing googly-like eyes, "O" shaped mouth, blonde mohair wig in long braids, jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (original silver foil tag) penciled "miniature 64" on reverse. Comments: Lenci, circa mid-1930s, the model is sometimes labeled Becassine, in reference to the French storybook figure. Value Points: pristine condition, the little doll wears original green felt costume with muslin apron and coiffe, pantalets with green scalloped felt trim, wooden shoes and is carrying a large felt cabbage. The actual doll is shown in the book, Lenci, the History and the Dolls by Nancy Lazenby, page 131.