This item is a parlor doll (commonly called a boudoir doll), a type of collectible and decorative doll that was very popular in the 1920s and 1930s. Item Characteristics Style and Craftsmanship: It features the typical features of the "Lenci" style or French/Italian craftsmanship of the period. The head has hand-painted features and it wears fabric clothing (felt, cloth, or silk) with a typically Art Deco design. Period Use: Unlike traditional dolls, it was not a children's toy, but an ornamental accessory for adults, intended to decorate beds, sofas, or elegant living rooms. Visual Details: The doll wears a beret, an iridescent blue jacket, and a plaid skirt with an embroidered petticoat, complemented by matching high-heeled shoes.