#219

Italian Felt Stylish Young Girl, Series 450, by Lenci
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$1,100
sold
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, white eyedots, fringed lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lower lip, brunette mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, series 450, model L, 1927. Value Points: the stylish young lady is wearing original vibrant costume of teal green felt dress and cloche, orange felt coat with capelet collar and yellow felt edging, cream leggings, black shoes. The actual doll is shown in the book, Lenci, the History and the Dolls, by Nancy Lazenby, page 113.