#183

Italian Felt Child,Laura from Series 130,by Lenci in Black Silk Dress
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17" (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features,brown side-glancing eyes,grey eye shadow,painted lashes,closed mouth,blonde floss hair wig with bangs and braided coronet,muslin torso and legs,felt arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (original paper label with pencil notation "Laura 61"). Comments: Lenci,1940s,series 130,the dolls were variously named,this example "Laura". Value Points: wearing crisp black taffeta dress with felt collar,pockets and borders with colorful floral appliques,petticoat,panties,red felt shoes.