Italian Cloth Character, 109/76 by Lenci

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23" (58 cm). Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, pale blue side-glancing eyes, brown painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, lightly feathered brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig with side braids, muslin torso, felt jointed arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, circa 1928, the doll is contained in her original box labeled Lenci 109/76. Value Points: most appealing pouty faced child is near-perfectly preserved with black taffeta dress decorated with felt flowers, white organdy sleves, collar and petticoat, red leather shoes, applique flowers in hair.