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Description
31"(79 cm.) Felt swivel head of slender-faced adult lady with elongated throat,her painted
blue eyes modeled half-closed with heavy lids and painted curly upper lashes,closed
mouth,brunette mohair wig,elongated torso and limbs,legs modelled with bent knees for
possible seated pose. Condition: generally excellent,hat may not be original. Marks: Lenci ...
(foot label). Comments: Lenci,circa 1925,according to research by Billie Nelson Tyrrell,the doll
represented Dorothy Gish,of the famous Gish silent film actress sisters; although the Lenci
firm did not market the doll with that name,it is likely that the Gish style inspired the doll.
Value Points: rare large model wearing original costume with unusual voluptuous
bosom,comprising felt-trimmed organdy gown with taffeta bows and
trim,undergarments,black felt heeled shoes and feathered black felt hat.