#186

Italian Black Felt Character Doll by Lenci from 500 Series
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$1,600
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Description
19" (48 cm). Firmly stuffed black felt doll has swivel head, painted brown side-glancing eyes with white eyedots, applique felt lips, black fleecy hair, body jointed at hips and shoulders, bare feet, wearing original red felt dress with white felt sleeves, organdy ruffled apron. Condition: doll excellent, sleeves and apron dusty. Comments: Lenci, from their 500 series of black character dolls appearing in the 1928 Lenci catalog. Value Points: rare model with extra detail of body stitch-sculpting, rich color of doll is well preserved.