Barbie of Swan Lake
Fashion Doll
2003 (manufactured)
2003 (manufactured)
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Barbie was first launched in 1959 by Mattel, Inc. Since then the fashion doll has become a cultural icon. She was inspired by a German adult-figured doll called Bild Lilli. This Barbie is from the animated film of Barbie of Swan Lake, adapted from Tchaikovsky's ballet, Swan Lake.
Object details
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| Title | Barbie of Swan Lake (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Injection moulded plastic and cardboard |
| Brief description | Barbie, dressed plastic doll, 'Barbie of Swan Lake', made by Mattel, Inc, Indonesia, 2003 |
| Physical description | A plastic Barbie doll (unopened in box). She wears a pink and blue sparkly dress. She also has wings and a tiara. The packaging is clear plastic at the front and card at the back with images of Barbie and associates. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Object history | Purchased in preparation for the Must Have Toys exhibition. |
| Summary | Barbie was first launched in 1959 by Mattel, Inc. Since then the fashion doll has become a cultural icon. She was inspired by a German adult-figured doll called Bild Lilli. This Barbie is from the animated film of Barbie of Swan Lake, adapted from Tchaikovsky's ballet, Swan Lake. |
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| Accession number | B.120-2004 |
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| Record created | August 11, 2008 |
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