03-24-200703-24-2007
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March 24, 2007 10:00 AMCalender
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Felt Lenci-Type "Carmen Miranda" Boudoir Doll

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Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2355Location: BostonDate / Time: March 24, 2007 10:00AM

Description:

Felt Lenci-Type "Carmen Miranda" Boudoir Doll, 1930s, the molded felt face with painted features, brown eyes, turquoise eye shadow, closed bee-stung mouth, black silk-floss hair brought forward and stitched onto cheeks, large brass hoop earrings, large knotted bandana, basket of fruit on top of head, muslin torso, felt limbs, fingers joined in Lenci manner, red rayon skirt with appliqued felt trim, ivory lace blouse, skirt lined in red cotton, matching underpants, silk stockings, felt and wood high heeled shoes, doll ht. 25, ht. 28 in. to top of banana.
Estimate $300-400

Keywords

Boudoir Doll