{"product_id":"1930-s-italian-lenci-mascotte-series-woman-painted-felt-doll","title":"1930’s Italian Lenci Mascotte Series Woman Painted Felt Doll","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a 1930’s Italian Lenci Mascotte Series Woman Painted Felt Doll! It measures 9 1\/2” tall. The piece is in good overall condition with signs of wear consistent with its age and use (scattered surface wear). Please message us if you have any questions. Thanks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating back to the 1930’s, this exceptionally rare and highly sought-after antique felt doll was masterfully crafted in Torino, Italy, by the renowned Lenci studio as part of their celebrated regional and Mascotte folk costume series. The doll showcases Lenci's signature artisan pressed and painted felt facial structure, complete with delicate side-glancing eyes, subtle blush detailing, hand-painted features, traditional hoop earrings framing her face, and an original dark molded mohair wig styled beneath a wide-brimmed felt hat accented with hand-embroidered floral motifs. Her traditional multi-layered European folk attire is exceptionally detailed, featuring a vibrant multi-tiered felt skirt with contrasting piped seams, a patterned quilted apron, a fitted bodice, and a crisp fabric blouse with delicate trim. Highlighting its scarcity and museum-quality appeal, the doll retains its extraordinarily rare, original period-handwritten round paper tag enclosed within a metal rim hanging securely from the arm, inscribed with \"TORINO \/ MADE IN ITALY\" on the front and featuring the specific period import distribution mark \"BERNISON U.S.A.\" on the reverse. This Bernison import stamp provides a fascinating historical paper trail, pointing to the specialty agency that handled the authorized U.S. customs compliance and upscale distribution for high-end European art goods during the interwar era—making the surviving tag an incredible marker of period authenticity since fragile hanging tags from this era are almost universally lost to time. This classic European textile treasure stands as a remarkable, highly collectible centerpiece for serious connoisseurs of antique Lenci art dolls and rare regional folk costumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e♦️$9.50 flat rate shipping to all of the United States (Combined, international, and freight shipping as well as local pickup available upon request!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smokin' Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49780665811099,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4310\/5179\/files\/A84981A2-17D5-4B2B-B59A-1E50425FF857.jpg?v=1791729855","url":"https:\/\/www.smokinfinds.com\/products\/1930-s-italian-lenci-mascotte-series-woman-painted-felt-doll","provider":"Smokin' Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}