Original Listing Description

EASTER PARADE #971~”R” (Coat), WITH NEAR MINT 1960 GORGEOUS BARBIE IN ORIGINAL BOX #850 from the era (1959)This is one of the three most desirable outfits from the 900 series. (The others are: Gay Parisienne #964 and Roman Holiday #968). This barbie is the second wave of dolls that were made after 1959, which they were marked 1959 barbie’s had the very heavy blue eyeliner and the eyes were looking to the right, but after a year or so they realized that the plastic in the face was changing the color to a very pale complexion, which made them designed the second wave of dolls, and here it comes this beautiful barbie that is marked “TM” at her buttocks. I sold the first one a few years back and her face was almost ghosty……The apple print polished cotton sheath dress (mint, never placed on a doll before), was combined with a smart black faille unlined Spring coat, with 3/4 length sleeves, (also mint). The back gathered into the yoke and the big patch pockets had self-bow accents. Other accessories were a headband hat that was a simple bow fashioned from silk organza (little fray at the bottom edges), a patent clutch bag (bead has lost luster), graduated “pearl” necklace, matching earrings (discolored with the years, 62 to be exact), short white tricot gloves (excellent, no yellow), and black open-toe pumps with the holes under; left one is marked Japan. I’m including the golden vintage stand, the 1959 booklet “TM” (the only one where this outfit appears, as well as the other two i mentioned above, extremely hard to find and very expensive), I’m also including a reference card with Barbie in this gorgeous outfit.Barbie is beautiful in her blonde ponytail with the curly short bangs, styled by the first designer that the Handlers hired in 1956, (Larry Germaine) after they realize that the Mattel’s staff expertise were not able to handle the art of hair style for Barbie doll. Later others came……. This doll has no flaws, as i show in the pictures, no chewing, no marks; all her limbs move great, nothing is lose, and the finger nails still have some soft nail polish. The bottom of the foot is marked Japan (picture #7). Her hair is not silky (as 63 years ago), but is all there. The box is original from 1959 (as you can read it on picture #13), and it shows some time wear). Picture #12, is the way she appears in the Barbie Fashion first volume from Sarah S. Eames. This items are all from my own collection that my mother started for me, so i know they have been away from the light, in a pet and smoke free environment and in a climate controlled temperature. Thanks for watching and please keep doing so, because i’m downsizing and every day i try to post some more pictures of my treasures. Thanks again and stay safe!The new lucky owner will receive her fast, well wrapped, insured and signature confirmation. (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.