#49

Italian Felt Child Doll as Fashionable Young Girl, Model 149, by Lenci
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$700
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Description
16 1/2" (42 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, almond-shaped brown painted eyes with enamel glaze, grey eye shadow, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig with long braids, muslin torso, felt jointed arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (cloth and paper labels). Comments: Lenci, circa 1935. Value Points: beautifully-preserved fashionable doll wearing original vibrant costume of red felt coat, shoes and hat, red cotton checkered dress, carrying wooden racquet.