#154

Italian Felt Character Girl, Series 300, by Lenci
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$800
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, grey eye shadow, black upper eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent dots on bottom lip, brunette mohair wig with coiled braid at back of head, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: very good, some light fading of complexion and scarf. Comments: Lenci, model 300/18, from the firm's 1930 catalog. Value Points: the pouty-faced girl wears original brown felt gown under black taffeta apron with embroidered flowers, silk shawl with fringe, gold wooden cross, ruffled cap, undergarments, black felt and leatherette laced shoes.