Rare Italian Felt Floppy-Legged Child by Lenci,Series 900

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14" (36 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features,brown oil-painted side- glancing eyes,grey eye shadow,curly upper lashes,accented nostrils,closed mouth with accented lower lip,brunette mohair bobbed wig,felt body with jointed shoulders and floppy-jointed legs. Condition: generally excellent,two small brown spots on dress ruffle. Marks: Lenci 900/D ... (original paper label). Comments: Lenci,the 900 series dolls with uniquely-designed legs were made for three years only,1927-1930. Value Points: rare Lenci model wearing original pale green organdy dress with rows of organdy ruffles and felt flowers,organdy petticoat,panties,green felt shoes,socks.