Italian Felt Character Girl, Rita (Lucia) Model, in Rare Costume

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14" (36 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, blue upper-glancing eyes, painted brown curly lashes, umber eye shadow, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with glazed lower lip, blonde mohair wig in coiled braids held by green felt bow, felt arms and legs with disc jointing, wearing bright green felt skirt and laced vest, organdy blouse, undergarments, socks, green felt shoes. Condition: excellent, sleeves a bit darkened. Marks: Lenci (white cloth label). Comments: Lenci, circa 1930. Value Points: rare model is beautifully preserved, costume with unusual sports theme as she is holding original sticks and hoop.