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BARBIE, MATTEL S.A. Francie, "Barbie's MOD'ern cousin",1966, rubber doll, jointed legs (slight discoloration) marked "© 1966, MATTEL INC, US PATENTED, U.S PAT. PEND. MADE IN JAPAN" on right buttock. In its original white plastic case with cut sides decorated with portraits of dolls' feet, forming a dressing room with hangers. It is accompanied by the following outfits: - "Checkmates" #1259, 1966: Belted jacket and pleated midi skirt with houndstooth pattern, red handbag, sleeveless white top; - "Francie Swimsuit" #1170, 1967: A pretty, brightly striped knit top meets a plain pink plastic bottom. A green plastic belt with gold button enhances the waist ; - "Get Ready" #1252 , 1968: summer pajamas, spring pajamas, babydoll, stockings and a hanger ; - "The Bridge Bit" #1279, 1968: Francie® doll loves a quiet evening in front of the fireplace with a good game of bridge! She wears a cozy white sweater with royal blue and green stitching on the front. It tops a pair of royal-blue stretch pants with a sewn-in pleat and a navy-blue elastic waistband, and paper playing cards with red dots on the back complete the ensemble. - "First Formal" #1260, 1966: Francie® doll is excited about going to her first formal! She's bought a feminine dress with a blue crepe bodice and a white taffeta skirt with a flower-embroidered organza overskirt. A cherry bow accentuates the waist and a matching ruffled organza cape keeps her shoulders warm on the way to her date's car! - "Tuckered Out" #1253, 1966: The Francie® doll climbed into bed in her white babydoll with a ruffled blue mini plaid bib. The sleeves and hem have the same border. A pretty bow tie and buttons also adorn the bib. A blue plaid nightcap with red, white and blue flowers as trim and plaid slippers complete her grandmotherly look. A pink brush and mirror set completes the ensemble; - "Red Sensation" #1901, 1964: This Skipper® doll outfit was a perfect match for the Barbie® doll's Sheath Sensation #0986 dress. The pretty red dress features red braid and four gold buttons on the bodice. A white straw hat with ribbon, socks (one sock missing) and red flat shoes complete the ensemble; - "Flower Girl" #1904, 1964: yellow full-skirted dress with sheer overskirt and bow at each sheer strap ; - "Clam diggers" #1258, 1966: composed of orange pants, yellow top, orange and yellow vinyl rain bob, garden apron, shovel and rake; - Pink two-piece pyjamas and pink pumps; - Navy blue pants, red and white jacket, raincoat and yellow rain hat, blue dress, straw hat and white shoes. Bibliography: "Barbie Fashion: Volume 1" and "Barbie Fashion: Volume 2" by Sarah Sink Eames. Includes a Gégé doll with clothes and accessories, and a bed.
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BARBIE, MATTEL S.A. Francie, "Barbie's MOD'ern cousin",1966, rubber doll, jointed legs (slight discoloration) marked "© 1966, MATTEL INC, US PATENTED, U.S PAT. PEND. MADE IN JAPAN" on right buttock. In its original white plastic case with cut sides decorated with portraits of dolls' feet, forming a dressing room with hangers. It is accompanied by the following outfits: - "Checkmates" #1259, 1966: Belted jacket and pleated midi skirt with houndstooth pattern, red handbag, sleeveless white top; - "Francie Swimsuit" #1170, 1967: A pretty, brightly striped knit top meets a plain pink plastic bottom. A green plastic belt with gold button enhances the waist ; - "Get Ready" #1252 , 1968: summer pajamas, spring pajamas, babydoll, stockings and a hanger ; - "The Bridge Bit" #1279, 1968: Francie® doll loves a quiet evening in front of the fireplace with a good game of bridge! She wears a cozy white sweater with royal blue and green stitching on the front. It tops a pair of royal-blue stretch pants with a sewn-in pleat and a navy-blue elastic waistband, and paper playing cards with red dots on the back complete the ensemble. - "First Formal" #1260, 1966: Francie® doll is excited about going to her first formal! She's bought a feminine dress with a blue crepe bodice and a white taffeta skirt with a flower-embroidered organza overskirt. A cherry bow accentuates the waist and a matching ruffled organza cape keeps her shoulders warm on the way to her date's car! - "Tuckered Out" #1253, 1966: The Francie® doll climbed into bed in her white babydoll with a ruffled blue mini plaid bib. The sleeves and hem have the same border. A pretty bow tie and buttons also adorn the bib. A blue plaid nightcap with red, white and blue flowers as trim and plaid slippers complete her grandmotherly look. A pink brush and mirror set completes the ensemble; - "Red Sensation" #1901, 1964: This Skipper® doll outfit was a perfect match for the Barbie® doll's Sheath Sensation #0986 dress. The pretty red dress features red braid and four gold buttons on the bodice. A white straw hat with ribbon, socks (one sock missing) and red flat shoes complete the ensemble; - "Flower Girl" #1904, 1964: yellow full-skirted dress with sheer overskirt and bow at each sheer strap ; - "Clam diggers" #1258, 1966: composed of orange pants, yellow top, orange and yellow vinyl rain bob, garden apron, shovel and rake; - Pink two-piece pyjamas and pink pumps; - Navy blue pants, red and white jacket, raincoat and yellow rain hat, blue dress, straw hat and white shoes. Bibliography: "Barbie Fashion: Volume 1" and "Barbie Fashion: Volume 2" by Sarah Sink Eames. Includes a Gégé doll with clothes and accessories, and a bed.
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