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Barbie

Doll
1975-1985 (made)
Artist/Maker
Mattel, Inc. (makers)

1. doll, see attached sheet
2. sleeveless shirt , lime green nylon with gold stripe and decorated with a geometric pattern on the front in pink, orange, silver and gold; back fastening with two press studs.
3. trousers, skin tight stretch multicoloured nylon with elasticated waist
4,5. pair of multicoloured leg warmers
6,7. pair of heeled shoes, bright orange plastic


Object details

Object type
Doll
Parts
This object consists of 7 parts.

  • Doll
  • Shirt
  • Trousers
  • Leg Warmer
  • Leg Warmer
  • Shoe
  • Shoe
TitleBarbie (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
moulded vinyl
Brief description
doll, Taiwan; ©1966; 1975-85
Physical description
1. doll, see attached sheet
2. sleeveless shirt , lime green nylon with gold stripe and decorated with a geometric pattern on the front in pink, orange, silver and gold; back fastening with two press studs.
3. trousers, skin tight stretch multicoloured nylon with elasticated waist
4,5. pair of multicoloured leg warmers
6,7. pair of heeled shoes, bright orange plastic
DimensionsHeight: 30.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
© MATTEL INC 1966 TAIWAN
Object history
References: Request from Mrs. O'Flynn in a letter dated February 3, 1998.
Mrs. O'Flynn's husband died 6 weeks earlier and she would like the gift to include his name with some mention such as "Mrs. Evelyn O'Flynn and Mr. James O'Flynn gave the toys to their daughter Moira O'Flynn".

This collection of toys was played with by the donor's daughter, Moira, born on September 19, 1971.
Production
Made by: Mattel Inc, copyright 1966
taiwan
Collection
Young V&A Collection
Accession number
B.51:1 to 7-1997

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Record createdApril 18, 2000
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O37239/barbie-doll-mattel-inc/
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