#34

Italian Felt Character Girl,Series 149/8,by Lenci in Stylish Costume of the Era
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features,brown painted side- glancing eyes with curly upper lashes and grey lower eye shadow,accented nostrils,closed mouth with glazed lower lip accented with two pronounced white dots,brunette frizzy-curled mohair bobbed wig,jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci,model #8 from the 149 series,circa 1928. Value Points: charming model with petulant expression,wonderfully-preserved facial painting,wig,and original stylish costume comprising white felt short dress with blue and black felt striping,red felt short coat with felt applique stripes and wide white felt collar with black banding,matching cloche and shoes,socks.