Original Listing Description

My treasure is your great find with this early Mattel number 3 Barbie!This all original vintage #3 Blond Ponytail Barbie with blue eyes and brown eyeliner has been safely stored for more than 60 years. I am the original owner. As a child, I was very careful with my Barbie and she is in excellent vintage condition. She was gently handled and well cared for. Always in a smoke free home. She comes with the original zebra striped bathing suit, black mules and white sunglasses which are missing one arm. Although Barbie is the real find here... she also comes with eleven outfits and the storage trunk box she has rested in for decades. Most of the clothes are in excellent condition but missing a few accessories as you can see in the photos. There are also some rare items like a blue bubble dress and Barbie's tiny vinyl record, titled, "No Thank You."Her face paint, lipstick, delicate cheek blush, nail polish, and toenail polish are all 100% original with no touch ups, rubs, or missing paint! Her soft shiny hair is beautiful with poodle bangs and the original top knot. The original hair band on her pony tail broke while I was photographing her so I replaced it. She has all of her original hair with no missing plugs or cut pieces.She has JAPAN lengthwise on the bottom of her right foot. And an "O" is slightly visible on her other foot where I wrote my initial. She has some discoloration on one foot from the shoe.Her solid body is clean. She has all her fingers and toes. Her neck and torso have faded slightly to a lighter ivory color. The Mattel marking is clear on her tush but she has some discoloration on her right cheek. (See photo)Her left leg doesn't move and I didn't want to force it. But her right leg, arms and head move as they should with tight joints. She has a tiny pin point speck of green behind each earing which is barely visible. (See photo)Barbie's clothing outfits are all original from about 1960 and include the Nighty Negligee, Sweater Girl, Suburban Shopper, Registered Nurse, Resort Set, Picnic Set, Golden Girl, Peachy-Fleece Coat, Plantation Bell, American Airlines Stewardess and Solo in the Spotlight. Some accessories are missing. Please examine photos closely as these items cannot be returned. Let me know if you have any questions.Your acquisition will come lovingly packaged and insured to protect your investment. Items insured for over $500 are required to be signed for upon delivery by USPS. I will only ship to US addresses.Bid today to avoid missing out on this rare beauty! She is ready for a new home that will treasure her as I have. On Feb-06-24 at 12:35:01 PST, seller added the following information:One added note about that RARE item: Barbie's 1959 "GAY PARISIENNE " BLUE PIN DOT BUBBLE dress with WHITE RABBIT FUR STOLE and LONG WHITE TRICOT GLOVES. All in excellent condition. I mistakenly pictured the fur stole and long gloves with the Golden Girl Evening Dress. On Feb-09-24 at 11:36:31 PST, seller added the following information: I m not a doll collector. This Barbie, and the two other dolls I have listed, are my own dolls from 1959 - 60. Other people let me know about the "Gay Parisienne" dress and its rarity. I have since been able to locate additional pieces to this outfit. All original from 1959. All in flawless MINT condition.The blue pin dot Bubble Dress of rayon taffeta has accent bows in front and back. The fabric is crisp and clean with no flaws and the zipper works easily.The Gold Velvet Clutch Purse has no flaws. It has clean white satin lining and a gold fastener securely attached.The Rabbit Stole is soft and luxurious, the white satin lining is spotless, the Barbie label is clean and the hook and eye are securely in place.The Long Tricot Gloves are also in great shape but pictured incorrectly as I said earlier.And I have the Dark Navy Shoes that go with the outfit. I am unable to add another photo to this listing so If you are interested and want to see this rare beautiful Barbie outfit and its accessories, please message me and I will send you photos. And check out my other listings. The first issue Ken is also in MINT condition. I also found accessories to other outfits in this listing including a couple of pairs of wedge shoes, other shoes, a delicate charm bracelet, pink pearl bracelet, necklaces and the knitting bowl of yarn. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

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