#219

Italian Cloth Character Boy by Lenci in Original Costume
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features,blue side-glancing eyes,grey and brown eye shadow,one-stroke brows,accented nostrils,mouth with "O" hole for pipe,black mohair stylized wig,all-felt body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent,light spotting at back sides of neck,one moth hole in vest,flowers on hat a bit dusty. Comments: Lenci,circa 1935. Value Points: original costume of homespun linen and wool with rich embroidered details,bouquet of felt flowers in hat,fringed leggings,and carrying decorated wooden pipe.