Rare Italian Felt Black Googly Character by Lenci in Superb Original Costume

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18" (46 cm.) All ebony-black felt doll,swivel head with very chubby cheeks,pressed and painted facial features,large googly-like side-glancing painted brown eyes,rounded nose with accent dots,red felt applique heart-shaped lips,black wiry hair,jointing at shoulders and hips,bow-legged chubby toddler legs. Condition: generally excellent,one small moth hole on skirt. Comments: Lenci,circa 1930. Value Points: very rare model in pristine condition,wearing original costume comprising red felt dress with white felt puffed sleeves,white organdy apron,white felt scalloped-edge button panties,yellow wooden sandals with large red felt bow ties,and an extravagant yellow felt sunbonnet trimmed with a wide felt ribbon and bow accented with red circle felt appliques.