#79

Italian Cloth Character Doll Inspired by Mary Pickford
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$550
sold
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Description
16"(41 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features,brown side-glancing painted eyes,white eyedots,grey eye shadow,painted long upper lashes,single-stroke brows,closed mouth with bow-shaped lips,blonde mohair wig with long ringlet curls,jointing at shoulders and hips,wearing original peach felt and organdy dress,bonnet and shoes,with applique colorful felt flowers. Condition: generally excellent,costume slightly faded. Comments: Italian,probably Alma,circa 1920s,the doll was inspired by Mary Pickford,having her signature long ringlet curls and hazel eyes. Value Points: very lovely complexion and rose blushed cheeks on the wide-eyed innocent-looking child.