Rare Early Italian Felt Doll, Model 700/12, by Lenci with Fine Original Costume

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37" (89 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, very large blue painted side-glancing eyes, umber upper eye shadow and painted lashes, grey lower eye shadow, fringed brows, closed mouth, two accent dots on bottom lip, blonde mohair wig in ringlet curls, elongated torso and limbs, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, model 700/12, the model appeared in the company catalogs in this 37" size for two years only, 1928 and 1929, and then for one or two more years in a slightly smaller size of 34". Value Points: very rare model, virtually never found in this grand size, is wearing her original black taffeta dress with bright applique flowers, and with white organdy apron, sleeves, cap, and multi-layered petticoats and pantalets, and is carrying a grand bouquet of colorful felt flowers.