Original Listing Description

eBay Up for bid is this stunning TM Barbie label; the original Roman Holiday outfit including its original brass compact with engraved B; year manufactured 1959, No. 968. This is an ultra rare opportunity to acquire this part of Barbie history for your collection. This outfit is considered the "Holy Grail" of Barbie collecting and the complete TM version is an even rarer find in this condition!The little brass compact is about 10.5 mm or 3/8" across and has the engraved "B" on it's cover. It is fully functional with the hinge intact. The little pink puff is missing however. The compact is so hard to find because years ago many of these little items were thrown out or swept up in mom's vacuum cleaner!! The outfit includes the dress and belt with a matching red and white ribbed coat with red half lining and gold buttoned front and in back pocket fronts with gold buttons. The Barbie Tag on coat is the original TM version. There are no rips/tears or holes in both the dress and coat.Other accessories are:Red straw hat with cord bow in back; headband intactPearl on chain necklaceWhite short tricot glovesWhite vinyl purseBlack rimmed cat-eye glassesWhite and clear plastic eye glass case Pink plastic combWhite cotton hankieBlack open-toe pumps marked Japan with #1 holesAll accessories are in excellent vintage condition, original to this outfit; obtained from the original childhood owner.Please look at all pictures as they are a huge part of the description, and if any questions please feel free to contact me.Thanks for considering and happy bidding !!!Will be shipped insured in a sturdy hard ULINE box....Thanks again!!! (Condition: Pre-Owned)

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