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Description
18" (46 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, grey eyeshadow, painted lashes and single-stroke brows, closed mouth, auburn mohair wig, mechanism inside torso which connects to hidden wheels at bottom of feet, jointed arms; when key-wound at side torso the doll is designed to "walk". Condition: very good, face slightly darkened, mechanism needs adjustment, few tiny moth holes. Marks: Brevetto (feet bottom). Comments: Italian, 1930s. Value Points: wonderful lavender and cream felt ensemble with floral applique.