#19

Italian Felt Child Doll,Series 109,with Stylish Costume and Rooster Cap by Lenci
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$3,250
sold
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Description
23" (58 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features of plump-cheeked young girl,brown side-glancing eyes,brown eyeliner,pronounced grey eye shadow,brown brows,accented nostrils,rosebud-shaped closed lips,blonde mohair wig in short frizzled curls,jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci,series 109,model 54,first appearing in the 1928 catalog. Value Points: wonderful detail of stylish costume which comprises a cream wool felt dress with scalloped felt trim and floral-tipped ties,red woolen felt coat whose grey collar,cuffs and pockets are edged with black diamond point design and white lambswool borders,undergarments,red felt shoes,socks,and a wonderful cloche cap with vibrant applique design of a colorful rooster (see detail photo).