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Description
16" (41 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, large brown side-glancing eyes, brown curly upper lashes, grey eye shadow, closed mouth with accented bottom lip, brunette mohair bobbed wig, jointed shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, circa 1928, model 149/I, the doll is wearing her original grey felt aviatress costume with jodhpur-style pants having lacing at the sides, reddish brown felt edging on pockets, belt and collar, brown buttons, matching grey helmet, black shoes; the doll is said to be inspired by Amelia Earhart. Value Points: rare model with outstanding detail of costume construction; the helmet, for example, with petal-shaped panels at the crown for a snug fit.