Original Listing Description

This 1959 vintage Barbie ensemble is definitely one of the most desirable, not only for its rarity, but for its beauty and significance in depicting the high style of the 1950s. It was shown only in the 1959 catalog. The dress is a bubble dress fashioned in a deep blue pindot rayon taffeta with accent bows. These bows adorn the hem in front and the top of the zipper closing in the back. The many accessories include a glamorous veiled headband hat in matching blue tulle. A fluffy rabbit fur stole with pink lining, long white tricot gloves and deep blue open toed pumps. No outfit is complete without jewelry and Barbie doll chose a “pearl” look graduated strand necklace with matching earrings and a gold velvet clutch lined in white satin. This is one of three outfits that Mattel made the first year of Barbie (in 1959) that was never replicated or sold again.The tag on the dress is “R” because it was made late in the year. The mink stole has a “TM” tag and pink lining - not white. This is very unusual, because Mattel only made a rabbit stole for this outfit. No idea how the stole had a TM tag and a pink lining, instead of white.The dress is pristine, as is the hat. The mink stole is pure white and has a beautiful pale pink satin. The #1 shoes are a beautiful dark navy with the holes intact - no splits! The white gloves are beautiful and the necklace is just lovely. The earrings have tinged a little, and it looks like some of the white has flaked off (several photos included) Please check the photos and ask any questions before purchase as this vintage item cannot be returned.This comes from a pet free and smoke free home. I do not ship internationally (Condition: Pre-Owned)

Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Barbie collectors and appraisers.