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6 1/2" (17 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, "O" shaped mouth, blonde stitched-on hair, felt toddler body, tab jointing at shoulders, disc-jointed bent felt legs. Wearing golfing costume of red felt jacket with black buttons, brown and tan checkered short pants, knit woolen leggings, leather shoes, tan brimmed cap and carrying tan felt golf bag with leather straps and wooden golf clubs. Condition: excellent. Marks: Lenci (cloth and silver foil label lettered XX/12). Comments: Lenci, the rare bent leg miniature series was released in 1931. Value Points: the rarity of the charming golfer is rivaled by its imaginative execution.