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Pony Talk => Off Topic => The Dollhouse => Topic started by: ringwraith10 on December 05, 2018, 01:13:56 AM
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I just opened the box from the basement that housed my childhood doll collection, which included my mom's original Barbie. I don't know what year she's from but I suspect '59 or '60. She has her original black/white striped bathing suit and a dress that I think was released separately in 1960? She has no other accessories and she's in kinda bad condition -- her hair is thin and her makeup is a bit chipped. When I look at old Barbies on ebay the prices are all over the place, and I don't know what factors make the dolls more or less valuable. I'm definitely not planning on selling my mom's doll, but I do want to know what her value is. I'm hoping there are some doll experts who can tell me maybe what year she is from and what factors contribute to her value or lack of value.
There's a picture of her at the following link (my Instagram):
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq90oi4Ai5m/
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I might be able to help. :) Can you tell if she still has any markings on her backside? The markings will help me figure out more about your Barbie doll. Does she have stud earrings or hoop earrings? Also are the irises of her eyes painted or are they white?
Ponyfan
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To me... she looks like a #5 ponytail Barbie (she should be marked Barbie on her bottom)… later dolls will be marked Barbie & Midge on the bottom.
She is from about 1961-63. She could be cleaned up a bit and is probably worth $50 - $65 U.S. assuming she has no green discoloration on her ears from the metal posts in her earrings.
The dress she is wearing is called Friday Night Date.
Hope that helps! :)