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Description
23" (58 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, very round chubby-cheeked face with squared jawline, large blue side-glancing eyes, painted curly lashes at outer upper edge of each eye, grey eye shadow, rounded nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth, accented lower lip, rooted blonde mohair side-parted wig, very firmly-stuffed muslin torso in unusual curved shape, felt arms and legs, jointing at shoulders and hips, separate fingers. Wearing original turquoise-blue felt snugly-fitted bellhop costume with black felt striping and buttons, matching cap, white felt spats, black leather shoes, and is carrying a bouquet of felt flowers. Condition: very good/excellent. Comments: Lenci, model 563, shown in the 1928 catalog. Value Points: hard to find model has distinctive posture which wonderfully contrasts his plump face and wide eyes.