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BARBIE, MATTEL S.A. Vintage Barbie circa 1960. Rubber doll (slight discoloration), jointed legs, marked "© 1958 MATTEL INC, US PATENTED, U.S PAT. MADE IN JAPAN" on the right buttock. 1958 is an important year in Barbie's history, as it was on this date that the patent for the doll was filed. This patent included Barbie's design and concept, which was inspired by a German doll named Bild Lilli. Barbie was first presented to the public at the American Toy Fair in New York on March 9, 1959. The very first Barbie had side-facing eyes, a feature that would be modified in later versions. Presented in a red plastic dressing case with hangers. Accompanied by the following outfits: - "Pajama Pow" #1806, 1967: Barbie® looked thoroughly modern in her shag-a-delic shantung jumpsuit with flared legs and bell sleeves! She accessorized her look with three-tiered dangling earrings and yellow flats; - "Sorbonne" #1679, 1979: green suede skirt, red and green striped bodysuit, green heeled pumps ; - "Under Fashions Pink Lingerie" #1655, 1966; - Fashion Modern art" #1625, 1965: dress and pumps; - "Lemon kick" #1465, 1970: top, yellow ruffled pants and shorts; - "Twist 'N Turn" #1160, 1968: bodysuit; - "American girl Swimsuit" #1070, circa 1960: pink and blue striped bodysuit; - "Here come The Bride" #1665, circa 1960: wedding dress and veil; - "Stormy Weather" #949, 1964: belted yellow trench coat and rain boots; - "Dogs N Duds", circa 1960: composed of a dog, a leash and two coats; - "It's Cold Outside" #819, 1964: this felt coat with low belt and big buttons features a cozy faux-fur collar. Her lovely matching felt hat is topped with faux fur! - An AirFrance travel bag. -Black lace leggings, pink shorts, white nightcap, black bodysuit, straw hat and white shirt. With two interchangeable heads. Also included: MATTEL S.A. Tutti, 1965 doll, in rubber (slight stains and discoloration), legs and arms articulated, with a hook in the right hand to hold a bouquet of flowers, Marked © 1965/Mattel, Inc./ Japan on the back. Accompanied by the following outfits: - 1966 outfit, blue rain coat, vinyl hat and rain boots; - "Skippin' Rope" #3604, 1966: four items including red floral dress, blue tights, red sneakers; - Let's play Barbie" #3608, 1965: red shorts, checkered top, red briefcase; - Dress #3615, 1966: flower girl dress and bouquet. Bibliography: "Barbie Fashion: Volume 1" and "Barbie Fashion: Volume 2" by Sarah Sink Eames.
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BARBIE, MATTEL S.A. Vintage Barbie circa 1960. Rubber doll (slight discoloration), jointed legs, marked "© 1958 MATTEL INC, US PATENTED, U.S PAT. MADE IN JAPAN" on the right buttock. 1958 is an important year in Barbie's history, as it was on this date that the patent for the doll was filed. This patent included Barbie's design and concept, which was inspired by a German doll named Bild Lilli. Barbie was first presented to the public at the American Toy Fair in New York on March 9, 1959. The very first Barbie had side-facing eyes, a feature that would be modified in later versions. Presented in a red plastic dressing case with hangers. Accompanied by the following outfits: - "Pajama Pow" #1806, 1967: Barbie® looked thoroughly modern in her shag-a-delic shantung jumpsuit with flared legs and bell sleeves! She accessorized her look with three-tiered dangling earrings and yellow flats; - "Sorbonne" #1679, 1979: green suede skirt, red and green striped bodysuit, green heeled pumps ; - "Under Fashions Pink Lingerie" #1655, 1966; - Fashion Modern art" #1625, 1965: dress and pumps; - "Lemon kick" #1465, 1970: top, yellow ruffled pants and shorts; - "Twist 'N Turn" #1160, 1968: bodysuit; - "American girl Swimsuit" #1070, circa 1960: pink and blue striped bodysuit; - "Here come The Bride" #1665, circa 1960: wedding dress and veil; - "Stormy Weather" #949, 1964: belted yellow trench coat and rain boots; - "Dogs N Duds", circa 1960: composed of a dog, a leash and two coats; - "It's Cold Outside" #819, 1964: this felt coat with low belt and big buttons features a cozy faux-fur collar. Her lovely matching felt hat is topped with faux fur! - An AirFrance travel bag. -Black lace leggings, pink shorts, white nightcap, black bodysuit, straw hat and white shirt. With two interchangeable heads. Also included: MATTEL S.A. Tutti, 1965 doll, in rubber (slight stains and discoloration), legs and arms articulated, with a hook in the right hand to hold a bouquet of flowers, Marked © 1965/Mattel, Inc./ Japan on the back. Accompanied by the following outfits: - 1966 outfit, blue rain coat, vinyl hat and rain boots; - "Skippin' Rope" #3604, 1966: four items including red floral dress, blue tights, red sneakers; - Let's play Barbie" #3608, 1965: red shorts, checkered top, red briefcase; - Dress #3615, 1966: flower girl dress and bouquet. Bibliography: "Barbie Fashion: Volume 1" and "Barbie Fashion: Volume 2" by Sarah Sink Eames.
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