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twirling ballerina barbie doll

Barbie Doll
© 1995 (made)
Place of origin

1. doll
2. crown, pink clear moulded plastic; it fits into the top of the doll's head
3. ballet costume, all in one sleeveless outfit with tights; bodice lined with pink nylon is decorated with a diamond pattern of metallic mirror cloth; nylon net with glitter forms the tutu and puffs on the shoulders; pants are purple nylon; tights, footless, are of pink shimmering nylon. It fastens at the back with velcro.
4,5. ties, length of narrow pink ribbon used to bind the lower legs and feet to appear to be attached to the ballet shoes
6. window box, card printed in colours, mainly pinks, show the titles, maker's name and details and pictures of the doll in various poses.
7. box lining, card printed in pinks and blues. The doll is attached to the lining by a number of pastic covered wires.
8. instructions leaflet, 15086-0920, showing the construction of the ballet barre and the placing of the crown
9-12. ballet barre, dark pink plastic made from a flat base, two uprights extending to form part of the cross beam and the centre panel of the cross beam; all items slot together. Marked:- 0505-02 15086-2259-1
© 1995 MATTEL INC MALAYSIA
13. hair brush, dark pink plastic; marked:- -19 MALAYSIA 1737-2158 2

Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 13 parts.

  • Barbie Doll
  • Barbie Doll
  • Barbie Doll
  • Barbie Doll
  • Barbie Doll
  • Barbie Doll
  • Barbie Doll
  • Barbie Doll
  • Barbie Doll
  • Barbie Doll
  • Barbie Doll
  • Barbie Doll
  • Barbie Doll
Titletwirling ballerina barbie doll (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
moulded plastic, nylon ,
Brief description
barbie doll, malaysia © 1995
Physical description
1. doll
2. crown, pink clear moulded plastic; it fits into the top of the doll's head
3. ballet costume, all in one sleeveless outfit with tights; bodice lined with pink nylon is decorated with a diamond pattern of metallic mirror cloth; nylon net with glitter forms the tutu and puffs on the shoulders; pants are purple nylon; tights, footless, are of pink shimmering nylon. It fastens at the back with velcro.
4,5. ties, length of narrow pink ribbon used to bind the lower legs and feet to appear to be attached to the ballet shoes
6. window box, card printed in colours, mainly pinks, show the titles, maker's name and details and pictures of the doll in various poses.
7. box lining, card printed in pinks and blues. The doll is attached to the lining by a number of pastic covered wires.
8. instructions leaflet, 15086-0920, showing the construction of the ballet barre and the placing of the crown
9-12. ballet barre, dark pink plastic made from a flat base, two uprights extending to form part of the cross beam and the centre panel of the cross beam; all items slot together. Marked:- 0505-02 15086-2259-1
© 1995 MATTEL INC MALAYSIA
13. hair brush, dark pink plastic; marked:- -19 MALAYSIA 1737-2158 2
DimensionsHeight: 12¾in (32.4cm) Width 2: 6½in 16.5cm Depth: 2½in (6.3cm) Other: Ht. of doll - 11½in (29.3cm)
Marks and inscriptions
MATTEL across red circle trademark, stock number 15087 bar code:- 0 74299 15087 6 © 1995 Mattel Inc, on box, instructions and ballet barre base
Object history
Acquired November 1996 for the Christmas Exhibition.
Production
Made by: Mattel Inc, El Segundo, CA 90245 USA
Collection
Accession number
B.399:1-1996

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Record createdApril 18, 2000
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