Original Listing Description

eBay VINTAGE 1959 black ponytail Barbie #3 Mattel - original insert & accessories - plus two stands!Included – all ORIGINAL:o Doll with MCMXLIII stamped on back.o "JAPAN” stamped on foot. No holes in bottom of feet.o No stamped markings on neck or head.o Blue eyes/irises.o Eyelashes that stick out, painted black.o Brown eyeshadow (hard to see); black eyeliner and mascara.o Soft eyebrows.o Black ponytail – original.o Curly bangs.o All fingers attached to doll. (Unusual.)o Red nail polish on fingers and toes.o Black & white striped bathing suit.o Black slip-on heels. Open toes, holes in soles.o Gold-colored hoop earrings.o Black disc pedestal stand AND black wire stand. I was not sure which was original, so included both.o White sunglasses with bluelenses.o 1959 20-page mini catalog Original description in 1959 Barbie 20-page mini-catalog Barbie Teen-age Fashion Model, MCMXLIII by Mattel, Inc.(Note: only Barbie is shown on the cover.) “Basic Barbie Doll Fashion Model SetYour Barbie doll is created of sturdy, flesh-tone vinyl plastic. Moveable arms, legs and head make it easy to dress Barbie in her exciting fashion model’s wardrobe. Barbie Doll, plus striped jersey swimsuit, sun glasses, hoop earrings and shoes…and special pedestal to keep Barbie on her feet for all Fashion Shows. $3.00” NOT included:o Original box.Look at all photos carefully for more detail. Some vinyl discoloration and she could use a gentle cleaning. My research has led to the designation as a #3 Barbie for the points listed above.Barbie was introduced to the world on March 9, 1959, with a full name of Barbara Millicent Roberts. She sold quickly, along with her amazingly detailed clothes and accessories. We loved the pockets, purses that opened and closed, and other intricacies.One owner. Offered from my late sister’s treasured childhood doll collection. She was very careful with her Barbie dolls, clothes and accessories, but she did play with them. Her family would like for these items to find a good home.Special note: Smoke-free home. There is one short-haired cat in the seller’s home, although he never had direct access to this item. Anyone with feline sensitivity should use caution. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

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