Doll
Mattel
Category
Dolls
Date
circa 1990 - circa 1999
Materials
Plastic doll in a fabric dress within a cardboard box with cellophane window
Measurements
330 x 165 x 60 mm
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 672082
Summary
A vintage Barbie Beauty Doll (Stock No. 2369) in its original packaging. The doll is standing and is dressed in a sparkly pink and white dress with a large bow on the front. She has her left hand raised to her head. The box is pink cardboard with 'Beauty Barbie' written in white text across the bottom of the front side. It has a cellophane window through which the doll can be seen. There is text in a variety of languages including French and German on all sides of the box. The rear of the box shows an image of the doll standing and waving. The box also contains four items of real cosmetics including lipstick and perfume. Barbie is a fashion doll launched by the American toy company Mattel Inc. in March 1959. Her partner 'Ken' was launched two years later in 1961.
Provenance
Purchased by The National Trust Museum Of Childhood via ebay on 21st September 2017 as part of the Collecting Cultures 'Exploring Childhoods' project
Marks and inscriptions
Bottom left corner front of box and bottom right corner rear of box: Company of 'Mattel
Makers and roles
Mattel , manufacturer