La*****th
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$1,300
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, small brown side-glancing eyes, dark upper eyeliner with painted lashes, grey eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lower lip, stitched-on ears, blonde mohair wig with ringlet curls, felt torso and limbs, jointing at shoulders and hips, two middle fingers stitched together, wearing felt traditional dress with well-detailed embroidery and applique on bodice and sleeves, heavy woolen stockings with colorful edging, wooden shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, series 300V, 1927, the first edition of the Dutch girl. Value Points: exceptional detail of embroidery and applique work, the girl also holds a wooden flower pot with felt tulip.