1967 Japanese booklet showing Francie doll clothing outfits

1967 Japanese booklet showing Francie doll clothing outfits

The brocade fabric used for Francie's gorgeous gown is the same that was used in both Barbie's 911 Golden Girl 1959-1962  and  961 Evening Splendor 1959-1962 outfits, however, it has now been turned inside out.  Amazing that they had any fabric left over after four years of producing those two outfits.

Mattel Francie doll, Plantation Belle outfit for the Japanese market.  The dress is modeled after Barbie's # 966 Plantation Belle outfit (1959-1961) in a pastel pink and blue floral print on a white background with rows of white lace and white soutache braid on the round full skirt, white tulle half slip for fullness, green and wheat straw hat with a green ribbon, long white tricot gloves, white low closed toe pumps and a green plastic hatbox with red, white and blue stickers - that have Rome, London and Paris on the front. 

This outfit was not available outside of the Japanese market, exact date of issue is unknown ca. 1960s.  Barbie also had a similar floral Plantation Belle outfit, also exclusive to the Japan market.