#167

Black-Haired Girl in Traditional Costume, Rita Model #23 400/500
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, painted curly upper lashes, grey eye shadow, stitched-on black mohair wig with braided chignon, felt body with jointing at shoulders and hips, middle fingers joined. Wearing pink felt gown with lavender lacing at bodice, white organdy apron with embroidered flowers, cotton petticoat and pantalets with pink edging, black felt shoes, beaded necklace and gold hair pins. Condition: excellent. Comments: Lenci, Rita model #23, shown in 1933 Lenci catalog. Value Points: pristine condition from the traditional costume series, rare coiffure.