#251

Italian Felt Character Doll, Series 109, with Rare Costume and Original Box
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$1,300
sold
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Description
23" (58 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes with white eye dots, grey eye shadow, fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with two accent dots on lower lip, blushed cheeks, bright blonde tousled curly hair with fuchsia felt bow, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, moth hole at upper lip. Comments: Lenci, circa 1935, Italy. Value Points: preserved in her original box, the doll has vibrant complexion and hair, wears most unusual original pink organdy costume with pink, magenta, yellow and blue felt appliques, matching slip and panties, felt shoes, and socks.