1960s Christie Doll

Made:
1966-7 in Taiwan
maker:
Mattel Inc.
1960s Christie Doll

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A black or African American Barbie doll, likely to be a Superstar Christie doll (released 1966), with streaked long brown hair, wearing an off the shoulder jumpsuit in a pink and green floral pattern. This jumpsuit was part of the "Patio Party" set which also came with a green and blue over-dress, shoes, and earrings, and released in 1967.

Details

Category:
Materials Science Gallery
Object Number:
2000-349
Materials:
plastic (unidentified), synthetic textile and synthetic fibre
Measurements:
overall: 290 mm x 70 mm x 45 mm, , .12kg
type:
character doll
credit:
Christie's South Kensington Limited