Doll Reference - Home

| Home | Auctions | Barbie Menu | For Sale |

| Forum Board | Liddle Kiddle Menu |

Donate to support us


Atomz Search

1959 Mattel Barbie Fashions - Page 1 

The first Barbie label was Barbie ™ and along with #1 Barbie shoes (with the holes on the bottom to fit on the stand) increases an outfits value by 20%, later the label was changed to Barbie ®.  There were 23 outfits for Barbie in 1959 including her original swimsuit. These three outfits were only produced for one year 1959: 964 Gay Parisienne, 971 Easter Parade and 968 Roman Holiday and is why these outfits are so highly sought and valuable as they are rare and hard to find (HTF). 

 

NRFB=Never Removed From Box (Perfect)  MC=Mint Complete (Minimal Flaws) Pricing given is approximate and should be used with caution and common sense,  values change due to condition, where you are purchasing the item ie. online auction, dealer, convention etc.                      Items pictured here are for reference only - not for sale.

Barbie & other sized 11 1/2":  1959 900 series 01 |  1960 02 |  1961 031962 04 |  Pak  05 |   

1963  06Pak 07 |   1964 0800 series 09 | 1600 series 10 | Pak 11 | 12 |  1965 131415

1700 series 16 |  1966 1600 series 17 | 18 | 19 | 201967 21 | 22 | 1968 23 | 24 |  1969 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |  

1970 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 |  1971 33 | 34 | 351972 36 | 37 | 38 |  1973 39 | 40 | 411974 42 | 43 | 44 |  

1975 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 |  1976 49 |   Barbie - Non-USA fashions 1966-1967

#1 Barbie 0850 - 19590850 Barbie 1959

  

#1 Barbie blonde or brunette rooted hair, painted facial features, hard plastic jointed body with straight legs, hollow tube in heels to fit on doll stand, original box $1200, black stand with prongs for her feet $1800, gold hoop earrings $150, black and white zebra striped strapless swimsuit $25, white sunglasses with blue lenses $25, black open toe heel shoes with holes in the bottom $8 to fit over her stand and pink booklet with just Barbie on the cover.

Values for the #1 Barbie are approx. - NRFB -$7,500 Blonde, $8,000 Brunette, MC - no box $5,000 Blonde, $5,500 Brunette. 

911 Golden Girl 1959-1962

 

Same sheath dress as 961 Evening Splendor, gold and white brocade sheath dress $18, turquoise corduroy  purse with bead closure $12, white short tricot gloves $15, white pearl necklace $30,  and brown open toe heels $12. NRFB-$175-210, MC $87.

912 Cotton Casual 1959-1962


Navy, white cotton stripe sleeveless dress with Barbie black and white tag with back snap closure $25, orange & yellow accent bows on bodice, white open toe heels $12.  NRFB-$75-210, MC $37.

915 Peachy Fleecy 1959-1961

 

Wool fleece winter white coat two half moon patch pockets on front $20, matching lining, half belt in back with gold tone buckle, brown felt hat with feather and pearl accent $25, white plastic short gloves $10, mustard plastic clutch with gold tone bead closure $8, and brown open toe heels $12. NRFB-$150-225, MC-$75  

 

See also; Pak Peachy Fleecy 1963, coat only $20.

916 Commuter Set 1959-1960

 

Two piece tailored navy blue cotton suit $100, white satin body blouse $35 and a blue, white small check nylon body blouse $50,  three flower silk hat in red or deep fuchsia $200, red cardboard Barbie™ $395 or Barbie® hatbox with black cord  handle $200, double strand crystal necklace, crystal coil bracelet $40 (both jewelry pieces), short white tricot gloves $15 or white plastic short gloves $10 & navy blue open toe heels $35. NRFB-$1100-1500, MC-700. This is a highly sought outfit and hard to find HTF complete.

This was reproduced in 1999 by Mattel as a "collectors request".

 

917 Apple Print Sheath 1959-60 917 Apple Print Sheath 1959-1960

 

Same dress as 971 Easter Parade, black cotton with red, green & blue apple print fabric $60, & black open toe heels $8.  NRFB-$135-225, MC-$68.

918 Cruise Stripes 1959-62918 Cruise Stripes 1959-1962

 

Same dress as 968 Roman Holiday, red, white stripe knit bodice, navy skirt, HTF white plastic belt $40, black open toe heels $8.  NRFB $165-225, MC $85. 

919 Fashion Undergarments 1959-62919 Fashion Undergarments 1959-1962

 

 Blue half slip $5, two tiers of sheer blue ruffles, matching tap pants $8, bra $8 & embroidered girdle $10,  (bra not shown).  NRFB $65, MC-$31.

921 Floral Petticoat 1959-63921 Floral Petticoat 1959-1963 

 

Full embroidered sheer half-slip $8, bra $8, tap pants $8, pink mirror $2, brush $2 and comb $2.  NRFB-$55, MC-$27.

961 Evening Splendor 1959-62 & 1964

961 Evening Splendor 1959-1962

 

Same sheath dress as 911 Golden Girl, gold & white brocade dress $18, matching coat trimmed in real brown fur $20, lined in light blue satin, turquoise corduroy purse $12, white short tricot gloves $15, white hankie $50, pearl and fur headband hat $25, white pearl necklace $25, brown open toe heels $12.  NRFB $275-355, MC $177.  See also; 0961 Evening Splendor 1964 - red version.

This was reproduced in 2005 by Mattel as a "collectors request".

962 Barbie-Q utensils 1959-62962 Barbie-Q Outfit(1959-62)962 Barbie-Q Outfit 1959-1962

 

Rose sleeveless dress edged in white crochet $25, white apron $2, white chef's hat $10, wood rolling pin $3, (not shown) red - white check potholder $8,  knife $8, spoon $6 and spatula $6, white open toe heels $12.  NRFB $155-225, MC $72.  

See also; Pak Apron & Utensils (1962-63).

  Photo courtesy Ingelore Streng 

963  Resort Set 1959-62 963  Resort Set 1959-1962

 

 Red cotton white trim jacket with big collar $10, navy and white narrow stripe knit sleeveless top $15, white cuffed shorts $10, white hat sailor type $15, white cork wedgies $18, & gold-tone charm bracelet, with 3 saw-tooth circles attached $35NRFB $225, MC $103.

964 Gay Parisienne 1959964 Gay Parisienne 1959

 

Blue pin dot, bubble dress of rayon taffeta, with accent bows $400, veiled headband hat in blue tulle $200,  white rabbit fur stole  with white lining $175, long white tricot gloves $17, navy blue open toe heels $35, white pearl necklace $30, white pearl earrings $30 and gold velvet clutch with gold bead closure lined in white satin $250.  NRFB $4,000-4,500, MC   $1,100.

The Gay Parisienne outfit was reproduced in 1999 by Mattel as a "collectors request" and even the reproduced item is quite HTF. 

965 Nighty Negligee set (1959-64)

965 Nighty Negligee 1959-1964 

 

Sheer pink long gown with ribbon rosebud bead accent ties at waist $8, matching sheer peignoir long sleeved $8, front pocket with rosebud bead accent and bowtie neckline, felt dog in pink with navy ears, nose and tail, red collar $10, and light pink open toe heels with  pink pompons on each instep $20. NRFB $92-225, MC-$46.

 

966 Plantation Bell (1959-61)966 Plantation Bell 1959-1961

 

Pink sheer waltz length dress with lace (two different laces have been found) and braid trim $40, white nylon half slip with tulle ruffles and bow accent $25, big brimmed pink straw crown, white lacey brim hat, pink ribbon trim $25, matching straw purse with sequins and bead accent $25, pink pearl necklace $40 and pink pearl earrings $30, matching pink pearl snake bracelet $60, short white tricot gloves $15 and  light pink open toe heels $8.  NRFB $350-475, MC $240.  

 

This outfit is a favorite with collectors, and was reproduced on a porcelain figurine.

967 Picnic Set (1959-60) & 1962

967 Picnic Set 1959-1961

 

Red, white check body blouse $8, clam-digger jeans fly-front $8, straw hat red brim trimmed, green & blue ribbon ties, flower and frog accents $45, woven picnic basket (there are at least two different weaves to the basket) $15, gray and green fish on a tan plastic bamboo pole, white sting line with a metal sinker $100, cork wedgies with red insole and white woven straps $30. New hat, basket & fish in 1962.    NRFB $275-410, MC $205.

 

This was reproduced in 2006 by Mattel as a "collectors request".

968 Roman Holiday(1959)968 Roman Holiday 1959

 

The most sought after accessory; a tiny real brass 3/8" compact, opens on a hinge to a mirror and tiny pink puff  and engraved on top with a "B" $750 (tip: the vintage metal one will stick to a magnet), red and white striped knit coat $200, red half lining, gold bead closure, matching dress in red, white bodice, navy skirt $35, white plastic belt $40, red straw half hat $300, white plastic clutch purse $8, black rimmed eyeglasses $30, clear and white plastic eye glass case $185, white hankie $50, and pink comb $2, white short tricot gloves $15, pearl on a chain necklace $75 and black open toe heels $8.  NRFB $4,200-4,500, MC $1,700.

 

This was reproduced in 1999 by Mattel as a "collectors request." 

969 Surburban Shopper (1959-64)

969 Suburban Shopper 1959-1964

 

Blue & white striped cotton full skirt sun dress $18, big straw hat blue ribbon trimmed $40, straw tote  filled with fruit $18 (shown with flowers in the photo and missing the pink square telephone $18) white pearl on a chain necklace $75, and white open toe heels $12. NRFB $210-360, MC $180.  

 

This was reproduced in 2001 by Mattel as a "collectors request".

 

971 Easter Parade 1959971 Easter Parade 1959

 

Black faille coat, yoke back, stand up collar, two patch pockets with bow accents $300, unlined, apple print sheath dress $60 (same as 917 Sheath), black shiny plastic clutch purse $15, white short tricot gloves $15, black silk headband bow hat $450, white pearl necklace $30  and white pearl earrings $30, black open toe heels $8. NRFB $4,000-4,500, MC $1,500.

 

This was reproduced in 1999 by Mattel as a "collectors request." 

972 Wedding Day set (1959-62)

972 Wedding Day set 1959-1962

 

White satin under dress with heart bodice, flocked and silver glitter tulle sleeves, and  attached over skirt $80, tulle veil on a ring of white pearls $20, blue sheer garter with flower accents $20, white pearl necklace $30, white short tricot gloves $15, fabric flower bouquet on lace with ribbon trim $16 and white open toe heels $12.

 

NRFB $385-850, MC $195.

 

This was reproduced in 1997 by Mattel as a "collectors request."

973 Sweet Dreams 1959-1963973 Sweet Dreams 1959-1963

 

This came in yellow or pink. 

Tricot two piece baby dolls in yellow or pink sheer smocked fabric with embroidered bodice, blue ribbon straps and hair bow on a metal ring $20, blue bow trim on the tap pants, gold and red wax apple $15, brass alarm clock $8, green cardboard "Dear Diary" book $10, and light blue open toe heels, with blue pompons on each shoe $20. 

 

NRFB-Yellow $145-165, MC $80.   Top, $5, tap pants $5.

NRFB-Pink $375-425, MC $240. Top, $85, tap pants $85.

See also, Pak Sweet Dreams - Yellow (1964-65)

975 Winter Holiday (1959-1963)975 Winter Holiday 1959-1963

 

White vinyl car coat with red fleece lining $10, white tie belt $15, knit blue and white stripe hooded pullover $6, black stretch footed pants with back zipper $15, red plastic gloves $10, cork wedgies with white insole and uppers $18, red and black plaid zippered bag $8.  NRFB-$165-220, MC-$82.

976 Sweater Girl 1959-1962976 Sweater Girl 1959-1962

 

Orange cardigan $10 & sleeveless shell $15, gray wrap around flannel skirt $4, red "How To Knit" book $10, silver scissors $20, knitting bowl with yellow, green and red balls of yarn, and two gold knitting needles $8, black open toe heels $8 (sorry, red are shown). NRFB $150-220, MC $75.

 

 

1960 Barbie fashions next: 

 

1960 - Page 2

1959 Mattel Barbie Fashions  - Page 1

| Home | Auctions | Barbie Menu | Contact Us | For Sale | Forum | Links |

Click Here to Visit!

Items pictured here are for reference only - not for sale.

All trademarks are respective of their owners, and have no affiliation to this website. 

DOLL REFERENCE  © Copyright, all rights reserved including photos and content.

setstats 1