Italian Felt Salon Lady by Lenci with Fresh Original Costume

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25" (64 cm.) Felt swivel head with slender face and elongated throat,pressed and painted facial features,blue side-glancing eyes with shaded color and white accent dots,long brown painted curly lashes,high arched brows,brown and grey eye shadow,accented nostrils,bow- shaped lips,blonde mohair wig in soft curls,jointing at shoulders,hips and knees designed to allow a seated pose. Condition: generally excellent,slight spotting on lower throat,Comments: Lenci,circa 1925 from the boudoir series 165. Value Points: especially fresh and vibrant coloring,beautifully-painted face of the style known as "Gish face",wearing original white organdy gown with a multitude of tiered ruffles,separate shawl,hooped petticoat,pantalets with garters of felt flowers,black-edged laced green felt vest,black felt heeled shoes,stockings,and wide felt bonnet with green and black braided band.