#69

Tousle-Haired Blonde Tyrolean Boy, Series XX 500/700
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$950
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Description
6 1/2" (17 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, blue "O" shaped down-glancing eyes, painted curly lashes, single-stroke brows, "O" shaped mouth, stitched-on blonde tousled curls, felt short toddler body with tag-jointing at shoulders, disc-jointed bent felt legs. Wearing Tyrolean style suit of green and brown felt with green hat decorated with large flower, woolen leggings, leather shoes. Condition: excellent. Comments: Lenci, series XX. 1931. Value Points: wonderful details of costume include suspenders, silver buttons, fancy knit leggings.