Italian Felt Child Doll, Series 111, in Original Orange Felt Ensemble by Lenci

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12" (30 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, large brown side-glancing eyes, painted upper lashes, fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent dots on bottom lip, brunette mohair curly wig jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, tiny rub on each cheek, few tiny moth holes in costume. Comments: Lenci, series 111, circa 1927. Value Points: well-preserved early edition of the rare model depicts a wide-eyed child wearing vibrant orange felt coat with yellow sawtooth edging, matching cloche, onesie undergarment, socks, orange felt shoes.