#59

Italian Felt Character Girl by Lenci with Vibrant Stylish Costume
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features,brown side-glancing eyes,painted curly upper lashes,fringed brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with downcast lip corners,glazed lower lip with two accent dots,brunette mohair bobbed wig,jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci,early 1930s,probably Series C. Value Points: pretty shy-faced child is wonderfully-preserved,with beautiful facial painting,vibrant original felt costume comprising chartreuse-green felt belted dress,emerald green felt coat with double capelet collars and two pockets,matching shoes,two-tone green felt cloche with upturned wide brim and silver buckle,socks,shoes,undergarment.