Doll's swimsuit
Mattel
Category
Dolls' accessories
Date
circa 1959
Materials
Cotton and plastic
Measurements
Swimsuit - 80 mm (length); 55 mm (width), Each mule - 15 mm (length); 10 mm (height), Sunglasses - 30 mm (width); 25 mm (depth)
Place of origin
United States
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 663513
Summary
An outfit for a Barbie doll, consisting of a swimsuit, mules and a pair of sunglasses. It would have been the outfit worn by the doll when she was purchased. The swimsuit is made from stretchy cotton fabric patterned in black and white stripes. It is backless and strapless, and shaped at the top edge of the front with darts and a small piece of elastic. The mules are made from black plastic and have very high, thin heels. The sunglasses are made from white plastic, have blue translucent plastic lenses, and are hinged at the sides with two tiny metal screws. Total number of items is 4.
Makers and roles
Mattel , maker