#504

Italian Felt Salon Doll by Lenci in Elaborate Original Costume
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$1,200
sold
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Description
26" (66 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features,blue upper and side- glancing eyes,grey eye shadow,long painted curly upper lashes,closed mouth with bow-shaped lips,fringed brows,brunette mohair wig in soft curls,elongated slender body and limbs,molded bent right elbows,stitch-jointing at shoulders hips and knees. Condition: very good,with some few little tears in gown. Comments: Lenci,circa 1925. Value Points: especially beautiful face with defined eye sockets,choice original finish to face,and wearing very elaborate original organdy costume with ruffled detail and garlands of felt flowers to match flowers in her hair,hooped petticoat,pantalets,stockings,heeled shoes.