#233

Italian Felt Character Boy in Italian Regimental Costume by Lenci
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$550
sold
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features,brown side-glancing eyes,brown curly lashes,grey eye shadow,accented nostrils,closed mouth,blonde side-parted hair in short boyish fashion,jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (feet). Comments: Lenci,model 70/17 from the 1933 catalog. Value Points: the rare model wears his original Italian regimental costume comprising black felt jacket with felt covered buttons and Italian flag insignia on sleeve,black felt cap with tassel and rare pin,grey shorts,blue felt tie,grey knit wool leggings and black leather laced shoes.