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Description
20" (51 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed facial features, large blue glass googly "flirty" eyes, painted curly upper lashes, upturned nose, "O"-shaped closed mouth, blonde mohair wig in long ringlet curls, cloth/felt body with jointing at shoulders and hips. The doll is wearing her original extravagant gown of striped taffeta, green felt and organdy ruffles, with hoop, petticoat and pantalets with matching ruffle trim to the gown, stockings, green felt shoes, and an extraordinary bonnet trimmed with lavish colorful felt flowers and leaves. The costume has the original cloth and silver foil tags, pencil labeled 250/40/1. Excellent condition. Italian, Lenci, circa 1937. The doll appeared in a photograph with Shirley Temple. See Appendix E.