#361

Italian Felt Character Doll,Series 110,by Lenci in Original Costume
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$1,100
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Description
19"(48 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features,brown side-glancing eyes,grey eye shadow,painted upper lashes and brows,closed mouth,two accent dots on bottom lips,blonde mohair wig in long ringlet curls,all felt body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent,slight fading at dress front. Marks: Lenci Made in Italy (cloth tag) Lenci Di E. Scavini,Made in Italy 110/67 (paper label on costume with various patent dates). Comments: Lenci,circa 1925. Value Points: the almond-eyed solemn-faced child wears her original felt green dress and orange coat with elaborate applique design,matching cloche,orange shoe,original undergarment,scalloped-top woven socks and has two original paper labels.