#179

Rare Italian Felt Doll by Lenci with Unique Early Construction
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Description
13" (33 cm.) One-piece molded felt head and throat with oval face and elongated slender throat,painted facial features,blue side-glancing eyes,grey eye shadow,closed mouth,blonde mohair ringlet-curled wig,unusual standing-form body that gains armature from a very stiffened netting inside the skirt,right arm modeled bent,feet posed for heels. Condition: generally excellent,minor dustiness. Comments: Lenci,the 13" doll was featured on the cover of the 1924 catalog and has unique face and shoulder fabric cut and body shape. Value Points: remarkably well-preserved the doll wears her original bright organdy gown with scalloped-point edging,blank felt strap shoes,organdy rolled collar and cuffs,organdy ruffled apron pantalets,vibrant felt flowers decorate her wide yellow bonnet,are pinned at her waist,and form a bouquet that she holds in the hand of her bent right arm.