0850 Barbie 1959

#1 Barbie blonde or brunette rooted hair, painted facial features, hard plastic jointed body with straight legs, hollow tube in heels to fit on doll stand, original box $1200, black stand with prongs for her feet $1800, gold hoop earrings $150, black and white zebra striped strapless swimsuit $25, white sunglasses with blue lenses $25, black open toe heel shoes with holes in the bottom $8 to fit over her stand and pink booklet with just Barbie on the cover.

Values for the #1 Barbie are approx. - NRFB -$7,500 Blonde, $8,000 Brunette, MC - no box $5,000 Blonde, $5,500 Brunette. 

911 Golden Girl 1959-1962

Same sheath dress as 961 Evening Splendor, gold and white brocade sheath dress $18, turquoise corduroy  purse with bead closure $12, white short tricot gloves $15, white pearl necklace $30,  and brown open toe heels $12. NRFB-$175-210, MC $87.

912 Cotton Casual 1959-1962

Navy, white stripe cotton dress $25, orange & yellow accent bows on bodice, not shown; white open toe heels $12.  NRFB-$75-210, MC $37.

915 Peachy Fleecy 1959-1961

Wool fleece winter white coat two half moon patch pockets on front $20, matching lining, half belt in back, brown felt hat $25 with a feather, and pearl accent, white plastic short gloves $10, mustard plastic clutch $8, and brown open toe heels $12. NRFB-$150-225, MC-$75  

See also; Pak Peachy Fleecy 1963 coat only $20.

916 Commuter Set 1959-1960

Two piece tailored navy blue cotton suit $100, white satin body blouse $35 and a blue, white small check nylon body blouse $50,  three flower silk hat in red or deep fuchsia $200, red cardboard Barbie™ $395 or Barbie® hatbox with black cord  handle $200, double strand crystal necklace, crystal coil bracelet $40 (both jewelry pieces), short white tricot gloves $15 or white plastic short gloves $10 & navy blue open toe heels $35. NRFB-$1100-1500, MC-700. This is a highly sought outfit and hard to find HTF complete.

This was reproduced in 1999 by Mattel as a "collectors request".

917 Apple Print Sheath 1959-1960

Same dress as 971 Easter Parade, black cotton with red, green & blue apple print fabric $60, & black open toe heels $8.  NRFB-$135-225, MC-$68.

918 Cruise Stripes 1959-1962

Same dress as 968 Roman Holiday, red, white stripe knit bodice, navy skirt, HTF white plastic belt $40, black open toe heels $8.  NRFB $165-225, MC $85. 

919 Fashion Undergarments 1959-1962

 Blue half slip $5, two tiers of sheer blue ruffles, matching tap pants $8, bra $8 & embroidered girdle $10,  (bra not shown).  NRFB $65, MC-$31.

921 Floral Petticoat 1959-1963 

Full embroidered sheer half-slip $8, bra $8, tap pants $8, pink mirror $2, brush $2 and comb $2.  NRFB-$55, MC-$27.

961 Evening Splendor 1959-1962

Same sheath dress as 911 Golden Girl, gold & white brocade dress $18, matching coat trimmed in real brown fur $20, lined in light blue satin, turquoise corduroy purse $12, white short tricot gloves $15, white hankie $50, pearl and fur headband hat $25, white pearl necklace $25, brown open toe heels $12.  NRFB $275-355, MC $177.  See also; 0961 Evening Splendor 1964 - red version.

This was reproduced in 2005 by Mattel as a "collectors request".

962 Barbie-Q Outfit 1959-1962

Rose sleeveless dress edged in white crochet $25, white apron $2, white chef's hat $10, wood rolling pin $3, (not shown) red - white check potholder $8,  knife $8, spoon $6 and spatula $6, white open toe heels $12.  NRFB $155-225, MC $72.   See also; Pak Apron & Utensils (1962-63).

Photo courtesy Ingelore Streng 

963  Resort Set 1959-1962

 Red cotton white trim jacket with big collar $10, navy and white narrow stripe knit sleeveless top $15, white cuffed shorts $10, white hat sailor type $15, white cork wedgies $18, & gold-tone charm bracelet, with 3 saw-tooth circles attached $35.  NRFB $225, MC $103.

964 Gay Parisienne 1959

Blue pin dot, bubble dress of rayon taffeta, with accent bows $400, veiled headband hat in blue tulle $200,  white rabbit fur stole  with white lining $175, long white tricot gloves $17, navy blue open toe heels $35, white pearl necklace $30, white pearl earrings $30 and gold velvet clutch with gold bead closure lined in white satin $250.  NRFB $4,000-4,500, MC   $1,100.

965 Nighty Negligee 1959-1964 

Sheer pink long gown with ribbon rosebud bead accent ties at waist $8, matching sheer peignoir long sleeved $8, front pocket with rosebud bead accent and bowtie neckline, felt dog in pink with navy ears, nose and tail, red collar $10, and light pink open toe heels with  pink pompons on each instep $20. NRFB $92-225, MC-$46.

966 Plantation Bell 1959-1961

Pink sheer waltz length dress with lace (two different laces have been found) and braid trim $40, white nylon half slip with tulle ruffles and bow accent $25, big brimmed pink straw crown, white lacey brim hat, pink ribbon trim $25, matching straw purse with sequins and bead accent $25, pink pearl necklace $40 and pink pearl earrings $30, matching pink pearl snake bracelet $60, short white tricot gloves $15 and  light pink open toe heels $8.  NRFB $350-475, MC $240.  

This outfit is a favorite with collectors, and was reproduced on a porcelain figurine.

967 Picnic Set 1959-1961

Red, white check body blouse $8, clam-digger jeans fly-front $8, straw hat red brim trimmed, green & blue ribbon ties, flower and frog accents $45, woven picnic basket (there are at least two different weaves to the basket) $15, gray and green fish on a tan plastic bamboo pole, white sting line with a metal sinker $100, cork wedgies with red insole and white woven straps $30. New hat, basket & fish in 1962.    NRFB $275-410, MC $205.

This was reproduced in 2006 by Mattel as a "collectors request".

968 Roman Holiday 1959

The most sought after accessory; a tiny real brass 3/8" compact, opens on a hinge to a mirror and tiny pink puff  and engraved on top with a "B" $750 (tip: the vintage metal one will stick to a magnet), red and white striped knit coat $200, red half lining, gold bead closure, matching dress in red, white bodice, navy skirt $35, white plastic belt $40, red straw half hat $300, white plastic clutch purse $8, black rimmed eyeglasses $30, clear and white plastic eye glass case $185, white hankie $50, and pink comb $2, white short tricot gloves $15, pearl on a chain necklace $75 and black open toe heels $8.  NRFB $4,200-4,500, MC $1,700.

This was reproduced in 1999 by Mattel as a "collectors request." 

969 Suburban Shopper 1959-1964

Blue & white striped cotton full skirt sun dress $18, big straw hat blue ribbon trimmed $40, straw tote  filled with fruit $18 (shown with flowers in the photo and missing the pink square telephone $18) white pearl on a chain necklace $75, and white open toe heels $12. NRFB $210-360, MC $180.  

971 Easter Parade 1959

Black faille coat, yoke back, stand up collar, two patch pockets with bow accents $300, unlined, apple print sheath dress $60 (same as 917 Sheath), black shiny plastic clutch purse $15, white short tricot gloves $15, black silk headband bow hat $450, white pearl necklace $30  and white pearl earrings $30, black open toe heels $8. NRFB $4,000-4,500, MC $1,500.

This was reproduced in 1999 by Mattel as a "collectors request." 

972 Wedding Day set 1959-1962

White satin under dress with heart bodice, flocked and silver glitter tulle sleeves, and  attached over skirt $80, tulle veil on a ring of white pearls $20, blue sheer garter with flower accents $20, white pearl necklace $30, white short tricot gloves $15, fabric flower bouquet on lace with ribbon trim $16 and white open toe heels $12.

NRFB $385-850, MC $195.

This was reproduced in 1997 by Mattel as a "collectors request."

973 Sweet Dreams 1959-1963

This came in yellow or pink. 

Tricot two piece baby dolls in yellow or pink sheer smocked fabric with embroidered bodice, blue ribbon straps and hair bow on a metal ring $20, blue bow trim on the tap pants, gold and red wax apple $15, brass alarm clock $8, green cardboard "Dear Diary" book $10, and light blue open toe heels, with blue pompons on both sets $20. 

NRFB-Yellow $145-165, MC $80.   Top, $5, tap pants $5.

NRFB-Pink $375-425, MC $240. Top, $85, tap pants $85.

See also, Pak Sweet Dreams - Yellow (1964-65)

975 Winter Holiday 1959-1963

White vinyl car coat with red fleece lining $10, white tie belt $15, knit blue and white stripe hooded pullover $6, black stretch footed pants with back zipper $15, red plastic gloves $10, cork wedgies with white insole and uppers $18, red and black plaid zippered bag $8.  NRFB-$165-220, MC-$82.

976 Sweater Girl 1959-1962

Orange cardigan $10 & sleeveless shell sweater set $15, gray wrap around flannel skirt $4, red "How To Knit" book $10, silver scissors $20, knitting bowl with yellow, green and red balls of yarn, and two gold knitting needles $8, black open toe heels $8 (sorry, red are shown). NRFB $150-220, MC $75.

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