#71

Italian Cloth Character Girl from Sports Series
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$2,600
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Description

14" (36 cm.). Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, painted pale blue side- glancing eyes, dark eye shadow, painted lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented bottom lip, five piece felt body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (original Lenci paper label). Comments: Lenci, circa 1935. Value Points: rare model of blonde haired girl in rich green felt ski costume with applique argyle patterned vest, cuffs and hat trim, with leather boots, wooden skis, wooden ski poles with leather straps, white felt gloves, all preserved in crisp bright colors.