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Description
20" (51 cm.) Felt swivel head, large wide-open blue glass "flirty" eyes, long painted upper lashes, high brows, "O" shaped closed mouth, blonde mohair wig with long ringlet curls, felt body with tab jointing at shoulders, disc jointed hips. Wearing black taffeta gown in the 1875 style with box pleats, fringed edging and buttons, organdy petticoat and pantalets, socks, shoes, and black felt bonnet with lace veil and colorful felt flowers, and holding her white mohair Scottie dog. Condition: excellent. Marks: Lenci (original cloth and paper labels). Comments: Italian, Lenci, circa 1935. The doll was inspired by the legendary story of the wealthy widow Sonia told in the 1934 MGM musical film "The Merry Widow" starring Jeannette MacDonald; the costume is nearly identical to that worn by the Widow. Value Points: sought-after Lenci model with well-functioning flirty eyes, fresh crisp costume.