Author, Creators, Manufacturers:
The Lenci Company, Turin / Torino Italy. (1918-2001)
-- Represented by Kirsh and Reale, Inc. in USA.
-- Proprietors: Elena and Enrico di Scavini, aka Scavini Dolls. (Founders)
Philade and Beppe Garella (Father and son, aka Ars Lenci Group)
Catalogue Title:
1928 Lenci Samples Catalogue of
Dolls and Playthings
-- A modern reprint of the original wholesale samples
catalog brochure.
Subject, Features:
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Profusely illustrated sample models.
Thoroughly engaging.
Reproduced in full color.
Over 150 Lenci dolls featured in this marvelous pictorial.
(** please note our photos are small and low-resolution, the replica is very nicely reproduced, clean, crisp, clear.)
Replica of original wholesale trade samples catalog sheets and cards.
-- In very good, like new condition.
-- 70 wonderful pages, as well as
6 supplemental Lenci items pages at the end of the book.
-- Published 2018. Modern Reprint. Portable Trunk Publishers. Approximate
size of book is 8 by 10.5 inches
A delightful look at several different models of Lenci felt cloth dolls in
the early 20th century.
This catalog shows the models, outfits, sizes of dolls available to department
stores, specialty retailers and wholesale jobbers to purchase.
Features Italian Felt Child Dolls, Boudoir Dolls other items made by the Lenci
Company of Italy.
Includes Marcel Dudovich Designs, Elena Konig Di Scavini Children and Lady
Boudoir bed Dolls, and popular playthings and dolls of the era.
Ideal catalog for doll collectors, guide to models and outfits, designers,
restorers, or dealers of in finely made Italian vintage/antique cloth dolls.Publisher, Details:
Paper, soft cover reprint edition in very good condition, flex covers,
cloth bound, a sturdy book with typical slight wear to edges and spine
from being moved around the shop, stored flat. Overall wonderful copy,
informative resource. It would make a great gift for the fan in your
life, even if that's you.
About the Company:
Lenci dolls are wool felt dolls that feature heat-pressed wool faces with painted features. They typically have intricately made wool and organdy clothing, adorned with elaborate felt flowers, hats, and/or accoutrements. They are at the top end of the luxury goods market. Today they are considered highly prized collectibles.
The Lenci Company (1918-2001) was established in Turin (Torino) by Enrico di Scavini and Elena (nee König) Scavini after World War I, around 1918. They received a patent for their process for pressing the heads in 1919. The Lenci company produced not only high quality dolls, but luxury goods, toys, puppets, and household wares, including decorative ceramics that were primarily sold in the United States, Europe, and Japan. In the company's heyday, they had over 10,000 items in their product line.
In 1933 The Scavini's took on two partners, giving up two thirds of the company. One third went to Bassoli, the company that made the wool felt cloth for Lenci, and the other third went to brothers Flavio and Pilade Garella, who put up the much needed cash to keep the company afloat after the Great Depression. In 1936 the Scavini's sold their remaining interests in the Lenci Company to the Garella brothers. Elena stayed on as its creative director until her husband Enrico died at the end of 1938.
The name "Lenci" originally comes from the family nickname of Elena di Scavina (who is also known as Helen König di Scavini.)
The "Early Lenci Period" refers to dolls and other products manufactured when Elena was creative director for the Lenci Company. No cost of time or money was spared to achieve the most exquisite design elements of their product lines and brand. Top illustrators and designers, including Marcel Dudovich, were hired to sketch new styles for doll models and home goods.
-- Source: Wikipedia
Firmly readable, ideal for reference and collecting. Very nice.
Clean Text. Very Good condition. Text is in English/Italian.
Reproduced directly from the original.
Modern, undated replica. -- Facsimile edition
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General wear from being moved around the shop. Otherwise none
found.
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