#73

Italian Cloth Girl by Lenci, Model 300/12
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$2,300
sold
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Description

17" (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, thickly fringed curly lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented bottom lip, blonde mohair wig in neat braided coil at back of head, five piece felt body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (feet, and three paper labels). Comments: Lenci, circa 1935,the model is 300/12 according to paper label. Value Points: superb costume is wonderfully preserved with vibrant colors, green shirt with orange and yellow trim, purple felt skit, blue felt apron with applique dots, felt bonnet with vibrant felt flowers, carrying wooden rake, crisp organdy undergarments, leather shoes.