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20" (51 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed facial features, large wide-open blue glass "flirty" eyes, long painted upper lashes, high brows, "O"-shaped closed mouth, blonde mohair wig with long ringlet curls, felt body with jointing at shoulders and hips. The doll is wearing her original black taffeta gown in the 1875 style with original undergarments, socks, shoes, and black felt bonnet with lace veil and colorful felt flowers, while holding her white mohair Scottie dog. Generally excellent. Italian, Lenci, circa 1935. The doll was inspired by the legendary story of the wealthy widow Sonia told in the 1934 MGM musical film "The Merry Widow" starring Jeannette MacDonald; the costume is nearly identical to that worn by the Widow. The doll was a particular favorite of young Shirley Temple with its close connection to that contemporaneous Hollywood award-winning film star of her acquaintance.