Antique Lenci Felt Cloth Doll "Young Victoria" w tag, 19 IN Organdy Gown Italy
Antique Lenci felt cloth doll known as "Young Victoria." She retains her original Lenci foil hangtag. She measures a smaller 17 inches long. She is made of wool felt and fabric. She has a molded head with painted features and applied ears. Cloth body with jointed shoulders and hips and a swivel head. Bottom of both of her feet are stamped. Classic Lenci hand and fingers. She is wearing her original and elaborate cotton organdy gown with applied felt flowers. There is an attached blue cotton underskirt/petticoat, organdy petticoat, organdy pantaloons, cotton socks and pink felt shoes. She has a beautiful mohair wig. This antique cloth doll comes from the collection of an antique doll collector who is downsizing her collection. This collector is known for her fine and rare cloth doll collection. Each of her dolls has its own wonderful story and many are fine and/or rare examples of each genre. Do not hesitate to add this beautiful Italian felt and cloth doll to your collection!! Lovely Lenci for the most discerning collector.
Condition: Good condition with very light fade of the face felt, clean, odor free, no hat or hair piece, no box, no doll stand, Excellent doll!