Lot Essay
This doll is pictured in the additional dress but without the bonnet on page 69 in "Lenci Dolls" by Dorothy S. Coleman and is said to represent Shirley Temple
Details
A large Lenci character doll
with painted brown side-glancing eyes, curly blonde mohair wig and separately stitched fingers, dressed in original red and black felt frock and coat, beige felt leggings and black shoes - 30in. 76cm. high, l930s; and additional items of clothing including a Lenci pink organdy frock and bonnet trimmed with felt flowers and frills (a lot) See Colour Plate 4
with painted brown side-glancing eyes, curly blonde mohair wig and separately stitched fingers, dressed in original red and black felt frock and coat, beige felt leggings and black shoes - 30in. 76cm. high, l930s; and additional items of clothing including a Lenci pink organdy frock and bonnet trimmed with felt flowers and frills (a lot) See Colour Plate 4