The previous owner, who grew up in America, was taught to take great care of her Barbie's clothing and accessories. She recalls how her mother would follow in her tracks, picking up the odd shoe or necklace - and thank goodness she did!
Almost fifty years on and the collection has fallen in to our hands to be auctioned off. It is estimated that there are well over 100,000 Barbie collectors across the world, with many websites and forums dedicated to the queen of elegance, and we are delighted to have this collection in our next sale.
Whilst the outfits are not boxed, there are many complete or near complete ensembles, including the Commuter Set, #916, c.1959-'60. This is a very sought after set and it is not often that collectors come across the complete outfit (Barbie's tiny bracelet is the only thing missing!). The set consists of:
navy cardigan suit jacket and matching sheath skirt;
blue and white nylon body blouse;
white satin body blouse;
silk hat;
cardboard hat box marked 'Barbie TM' with cord handle;
double strand crystal necklace;
short white gloves;
open toe heels.
Barbie will be flying high in this American Airline Stewardess outfit, #984, c.1961-'64:
The set consists of:
navy jacket with 'silver' wings, and matching sheath skirt;
white nylon body blouse;
navy hat with wings;
black shoulder purse;
navy flight bag;
open toe heels.
Barbie will be ready for picnics in the sun, in this Plantation Belle set, #966, c.1959-'61:
The set consists of:
pink sheer dress with lace and braid trim;
white full half slip with ruffles and bow;
large hat;
pink straw purse with sequins and beads;
pearl necklace;
pink open toe shoes.
And she'll be skipping down the aisle in this Wedding Day outfit, #972, c.1959-'62:
Consisting of:
detailed bridal gown in white satin with an overlay of flocked and silver glitter tulle, and a full double tiered skirt with train and long sleeve tulle bodice;
white veil with a ring of pearls;
blue sheer garter with flower accents;
short white gloves;
pearl necklace.
Do not miss all this and more in our May 18th toy auction, at 10am!
By Nell Hilditch
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