Original Listing Description

RARE FIND! Number One Blonde Ponytail Barbie with the Original Early Fashions, Pronged TM Mattel #1 Stand Accessories and Case Little nine year old Alice received the first issue Barbie teenage fashion doll for Christmas in 1959. Mattel’s Barbie had just made her debut at the International Toy show in New York. This is a rare opportunity to own a very special number one Barbie with the original “one owner” childhood collection. It includes many early fashions, complete with the jewelry and accessories This Ponytail Barbie is stunning with her cute upturned nose and signature ponytail. She has dramatic lightning shaped eyebrows and handpainted makeup ; blue side glancing eyes, blue eyeliner, smoky eye shadow, coral red lips, red fingernails and toenails. She’s truly stunning and in remarkable condition for being 64 years old. She is 99% original and retains most of her original factory characteristics This number one blonde ponytail has the extended hairline, which is different from the number threes and later dolls. She is very unusual and rare in that she has two distinctly different hairlines from left to right. Her right side is curved and differs from the straighter hairline on the left. She is wearing her original hairstyle set with the top knot and hard curl at the bottom. The ponytail has been retied with matching colored thread as the band was shot. Her hair is uncut and she has no missing plugs. She has a flocked scalp, silky floss hair in baby chick yellow, full poodle bangs with well defined curls and a cute spit curl on her forehead. Her make up is excellent. as is the the nail and toenail polish. She has all of the correct markings on her bottom; Mattel Barbie TM, 1958 in Roman numerals, pat pending and the number 65. She is marked Japan on the bottom of one foot. Her limbs are nice and tight, but she is able to hold any pose. Her neck moves freely, and there are no issues. She has beautiful and even creamy, pale pinkish ivory body color which is amazing as I e usually sees a in e sort of fading . She has beautiful straight legs with the desired daylight shown only between the thigh and knee , and knee and ankle…A sign of classical beauty with models. She has holes in each of her feet with the original copper tubes present. And she even has her original Mattel TM two prong stand which is very valuable! She has had very minor work done.. a professional restoration to her right pinky and a little touch up to her eyelash ridges. There was also one teeny pinpoint freckle on her left leg just below the knee that has been touched up to match the body color . If you look closely at the photos, you will see how gorgeous this doll is. I have not seen one in original condition that is this outstanding. Barbie has a boyfriend , Ken, who will be listed in a separate listing. Blonde Barbie comes with her original iconic black and white swimsuit, white cat, eyeglasses, black, OT mules with holes. Thankfully her feet do not have any of the staining that is typical with these Barbies. She also has her original gold bangle, hoop earrings! One hole per ear and no green ear! How perfect is this girl?! She is FABULOUS! It was so fun to find Barbie in her original little nest with all the fun boxes and precious accessories that Alice had lovingly kept and preserved. You can tell that this Barbie was truly loved and treasured. Alice did not let other children touch or play with her doll :-)*** This collection would not be complete without a photo of little Alice in December of 1959 around the time that she received this Barbie for Christmas. The photo is included here and a printed copy along with the original provenance of this doll will come with the collection upon request Barbie will come with her original white Ponytail case , dated 1961. A couple minor tears at the seams. And her original TM #1 Ponytail fashion booklet along with the second issue with Barbie and Ken in silhouette in the cover . Barbie has many original outfits from 1959, some will be listed separately, as will Ken, so please check my other auctions for these other important items. Items are vintage so they are not mint, but are in good condition considering the age, no major issues or damage. The fashions that will come with Barbie in THIS auction are the following: 1) Solo in the Spotlight – complete with silver microphone, pink, chiffon, scarf, silver beaded multi strand necklace, and black OT mule heels.2) Golden Girl - golden metallic brocade sheath dress, turquoise corduroy clutch, short white gloves, pearl necklace and earrings. 3) Suburban Shopper TM- Blue and White striped cotton and lace market dress, straw cartwheel hat with blue ribbon, fruit filled tote bag, single pearl necklace (tiny repair), pink rotary telephone with metal dial, white OT mules4) Iconic Ponytail Barbie Black and White Striped swimsuit, white cat eye sunglasses with cool blue lenses , black #1 OT Mules with holes and original gold bangle hoop earrings!5) Cotton Casual - Blue and White cotton strapless play dress with silk ribbons in yellow and orange 6) Sweet Dreams TM issue - Darling Baby Doll Shortie nightie in yellow with matching panties trimmed in blue ribbon and passimenterie work, #1 blue slipper scuffs with pom poms and holes in bottom, alarm clock, Dear Diary book and apple7) Enchanted Evening- Pink strapless satin ballgown with sweep train, white fur stole, long white gloves and pink OT mulesAll of these fashions were pictured in the 1958-1959 debut Barbie ponytail booklet . All pieces are original to this collection and all our Tagged Mattel Barbie. Some even have the TM tags and heels with holes! Props are NOT INCLUDED. And…. There will probably be EXTRA pieces included as a bonus for the winning bidder! :0)I have taken many photographs of this Barbie , but I’m limited to 24 photos here.I have tried to be as thorough and complete as possible in her description. That being said, please feel free to ask any questions , as they are encouraged for there are no returns . There are many many more photos available and if you would like additional photos, please send me a message as I am happy to provide them.PLEASE NOTE! This is an amazing opportunity to own this fine collection of Barbie items. This is an incredible investment as Vintage Barbie just keeps escalating in value. Recently a similar #1 blonde Ponytail Barbie sold at auction for $48,000!!!! BID NOW AND YOU MAY WIN THIS INCREDIBLE DOLL!PLEASE CHECK OUT MY OTHER AUCTIONS. YOU WILL SEE BARBIE WITH HER BEAU, KEN, IN SOME FUN VENUES AND ENSEMBLES. I WILL BE LISTING ALL IF HER OTHER OUTFITS AS WELL AS SOME GREAT ANTIQUES AND ART IN THE UPCOMING WEEKS, so please place me on your sellers search list.. YOUR BIDS AND OFFERS ARE MUCH APPRECIATED.. Please see my OTHER AUCTIONS this week for some more items, jewelry and fresh estate finds. Please email me with anyinquiries. Buyer pays shipping and insurance which is include in the postalquote. I do accept Paypal. Buyer agrees to send payment within three days ofauction end. This is an auction, so please email me with any questions PRIOR toplacing your bid as THIS IS AN AUCTION AND ALL SALES ARE FINAL , NO EXCEPTIONS! Please check my rating and bid with confidence as I sell only quality merchandise. Ihave over 1000 positive feedbacks . Good Luck and thanks for looking!NO INTERNATIONAL SALES!!! This auction is For domesticbuyers only.. and I only mail to confirmed Paypal addresses, No exceptions. I also reservethe right to not sell to any bidder with less than 50 positive feedbacks On Sep-08-23 at 06:24:27 PDT, seller added the following information:I forgot to mention that there is a little blemish to her left forefinger.. tiny dimple see photos. And her Sweet Dreams and Suburban Shopper are TM issue , all other are R. More TM outfits will be listed over the weekend. On Sep-08-23 at 06:31:49 PDT, seller added the following information:I realized that there were a couple typos in this line… “ She has beautiful and even creamy, pale pinkish ivory body color which is amazing as I e usually sees a in e sort of fading . “ What I meant to say was that She has beautiful and even creamy, pale pinkish ivory body color which is amazing as one usually sees some sort of fading. She is so pretty in person !! ;0) On Sep-08-23 at 12:18:45 PDT, seller added the following information:I have been asked about the stand and will provide photos if anyone wants to send me a message As I cannot add anymore here. The stand is in very good condition with just one tiny flea bite out of the very edge at 12 o’clock as you look at it with the Barbie logo down below. It is signed Barbie TM by Mattel and on the bottom side it is marked Japan and has the Mattel international seal logo with a little bee on top of the M.On Sep-10-23 at 09:19:07 PDT, seller added the following information:I forgot to add that little Alice put little check marks in the fashion booklet next to the outfits in her collection. She had marked the outfits that she had received, or was collecting… So cute. I think she was determined to get them all for her precious Barbie! Please See my other listings for the outfits that she did acquire as these are being listed in the next few days. On Sep-11-23 at 15:01:57 PDT, seller added the following in the Spotlight does have the original long black gloves included. Also the case has 1” tear at each of the corners down at the bottom where the inside and cover meet, as well as a separation all along the bottom seam where the lid folds out. I thought it was the way it was made, but I compared it to my other black patent leather case like this and it is a split. Typical of these cases but mentioned for accuracy. On Sep-15-23 at 08:40:28 PDT, seller added the following had inquiries as to whether I would mail this Barbie to other countries and I want to reiterate that she will ONLY be mailed to a Domestic address WITHIN the continental U.S. The package will be registered and an adult signature by the buyer will be required upon delivery. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

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