Dolls Sold

NEVER REMOVED FROM BOX, in OVERALL GOOD CONDITION. This 2-doll lot is sold together as a set, with each doll NEVER REMOVED FROM BOX, in OVERALL GOOD CONDITION, showing minor wear/imperfections on box edges and corners typical for age and normal handling, unless otherwise individually specified. Dolls have typical 90’s “superstar” generic Barbie faces with large eyes, rooted lashes, and open smiles – with the exception of the Chinese Empress doll that has a modified “Kira” closed-mouth face. Bodies have the typical twist waist, straight-arms with angular shoulder movement, hips with straight back and forth movement, click-bend knees, and high-heel feet.

The “GREAT ERAS” series illustrates a variety of historically recognized fashion styles from select cultures or time frames. Each of the 10 dolls is complete with clothing representative of the selected era, with shoes and accessories as shown, plus a saddle stand with plastic round base inside the box. Each individualized storybook-type retail display/presentation box has a hinged solid front cover with Velcro-type closure. The inside covers are elaborately illustrated with historical summaries of the depicted fashion eras.

ITEMS INCLUDED IN THIS LOT #1:

1. Gibson Girl (1993 / 3702 / 074299037023) – Created by artist Charles Dana Gibson, the “Gibson Girl” was a popular American illustration subject that became a national icon for a new, modern ideal of womanhood featured in magazines and on commercial products, setting a standard for beauty and fashion emulated by women across various social classes from the mid-1890s to World War I. The “Gibson Girl” was depicted as tall and athletic, yet gracefully elegant, with an air of self-confidence and independence. This Barbie version of the “Gibson Girl” features a smiling brunette lady with a casual updo and side curls, wearing typical turn-of-the-century attire of a loose-fitting lace blouse gathered at the waist and tucked into a full skirt of faux silk moire material with matching capelet. A lace parasol and ribbon-trimmed straw hat complete the look.
2. 1920’s Flapper (1993 / 4063 / 074299040634) – Following World War I, the 1920’s was a time of economic boom in the West, triggering disruption of traditional lifestyles with wealth disparity, social extravagance, Prohibition, and speakeasies. Women’s fashion ideals drastically changed, with the formerly admired voluptuous figure giving way to the slender boyish form with straight, loose-fitting dresses. For the first time, dress waistlines dropped to the hip, and hemlines showed some leg, while popular hairstyles transformed from carefully maintained updos to short styled “bobs” with elaborate “spit curls” and lacquered “finger waves.” Attire for opulent underground clubs involved ornate beaded dresses with fringe that swayed and flapped with movement – perhaps giving birth to the nickname “flapper.” This Barbie version of a flapper wears an elaborate gold and white beaded and fringed straight dress with a coat trimmed in white fur, along with other accessories typical of that time. (The doll stand support is loose in the box, due to factory tape coming loose. Also the bottom corners and edges show some rubs and dings and other wear, but the box still displays well.)

Add these legacy ladies to your collection today!

~SOLD ON MERCARI

NEVER REMOVED FROM BOX, in OVERALL GOOD CONDITION. This 2-doll lot is sold together as a set, with each doll NEVER REMOVED FROM BOX, in OVERALL GOOD CONDITION, showing minor wear/imperfections on box edges and corners typical for age and normal handling, unless otherwise individually specified. Dolls have typical 90’s “superstar” generic Barbie faces with large eyes, rooted lashes, and open smiles – with the exception of the Chinese Empress doll that has a modified “Kira” closed-mouth face. Bodies have the typical twist waist, straight-arms with angular shoulder movement, hips with straight back and forth movement, click-bend knees, and high-heel feet.

The “GREAT ERAS” series illustrates a variety of historically recognized fashion styles from select cultures or time frames. Each of the 10 dolls is complete with clothing representative of the selected era, with shoes and accessories as shown, plus a saddle stand with plastic round base inside the box. Each individualized storybook-type retail display/presentation box has a hinged solid front cover with Velcro-type closure. The inside covers are elaborately illustrated with historical summaries of the depicted fashion eras.

ITEMS INCLUDED IN THIS LOT #4:

1. Southern Belle (1994 / 11478 / 074299114786) – The thin veneer of grace and charm of American genteel Southern society in pre-Civil War 1850’s was celebrated with lavish balls and ladies’ teas hosted in elaborate plantation settings. Barbie’s the belle of the ball in her pink and aqua-blue satin gown with low-cut neckline, fitted bodice, and sweeping hoop skirt draped with layers of tulle and bows and pearls. (Box top partially unglued but easy to fix.)
2. Chinese Empress (1997 / 16708 / 074299167089) – China’s last dynasty, the Ch’ing Dynasty (1861-1908), was marked by turbulence, with Dowager Empress Tz’u-hsi reigning from 1644 to 1911. During the latter part of her reign, she attempted to bring China in line with European countries by establishing schools for boys and girls to learn both Chinese and European subjects. Chinese Empress Barbie wears an ensemble of the period that would have been similar to the empress’s garb – “Chao Guan” (“Manchu” hat), elaborate faux silk coat with dragon imagery over a “Chao Qua” jacquard dress, and slipper socks attached to molded hard soles mimicking what most likely would have been carved wooden shoe soles. (Box has some minor nicks and rubs on edges and corners but is structurally sound and displays well.)

Add these legacy ladies to your collection today.

~SOLD ON MERCARI

NEVER REMOVED FROM BOX, in OVERALL GOOD CONDITION. This 2-doll lot is sold together as a set, with each doll NEVER REMOVED FROM BOX, in OVERALL GOOD CONDITION, showing minor wear/imperfections on box edges and corners typical for age and normal handling, unless otherwise individually specified. Dolls have typical 90’s “superstar” generic Barbie faces with large eyes, rooted lashes, and open smiles – with the exception of the Chinese Empress doll that has a modified “Kira” closed-mouth face. Bodies have the typical twist waist, straight-arms with angular shoulder movement, hips with straight back and forth movement, click-bend knees, and high-heel feet.

The “GREAT ERAS” series illustrates a variety of historically recognized fashion styles from select cultures or time frames. Each of the 10 dolls is complete with clothing representative of the selected era, with shoes and accessories as shown, plus a saddle stand with plastic round base inside the box. Each individualized storybook-type retail display/presentation box has a hinged solid front cover with Velcro-type closure. The inside covers are elaborately illustrated with historical summaries of the depicted fashion eras.

ITEMS INCLUDED IN THIS LOT #5:

1. Victorian Lady (1996 / 14900 / 074299149009) – The Victorian Era flourished in Western Europe and the United States from 1837 to 1901, and was named for Britain’s Queen Victoria, an iconic lady who reigned for 61 years with reserved sensibilities while doting on her family and keeping a close eye on political events. This fashion era was resplendent with sweeping ribbon-embellished bustled dresses, elaborated feathered headdresses, top hats, and cravats. Victorian Barbie wears a deep burgundy dress with a lace collar and tiered lace-trimmed skirt gathered in back to mimic a bustle and back train. (Box has a minor dented on bottom, and a top corner is curled up slightly, but otherwise is in good shape and displays well.)
2. French Lady (1997 / 16707 / 074299167072) – The early 1800’s marked a time of opulence in France when Napoleon Bonaparte and Lady Josephine assumed rule of the country. Napoleon fostered a civil code, religious tolerance, and fair taxes, while German composer Beethoven rose to popularity in Europe. French Lady Barbie wears a wedgwood blue velveteen gown with a long column skirt channeling the classic elegance of ancient Greek architecture. (Box has a minor dent on front and a minor dimple on the back edge but otherwise is in good shape.)

Add these legacy ladies to your collection today.

~SOLD ON MERCARI