Italian Felt Character Doll, Series 300, by Lenci with Rare Costume and Accessories

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17" (43 cm.) Felt socket head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, grey lower eye shadow, painted brown lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with original hole for pipe, black mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, circa 1930. Value Points: the pouty-faced doll is wearing original felt costume with elaborate embroidery, black cap with felt flowers, and with original wooden crook and wooden pipe with painted decorations.