Lot Essay
Barbie number one was created by Ruth and Elliot Handler for their daughter, Barbara after a trip to Europe where Ruth Handler purchased for her daughter a Bild Lilli doll.
Details
A 1959 first issue Barbie
with blonde ponytail, original striped swimsuit, number one shoes and stand, and outfits including, "Solo in the Spotlight", "Wedding Day Set", "Suburban Shopper", "Winter Holiday", "Sweet Dreams", "Resort Set", "Evening Splendour", "Undergarments", "Commuter Set" and Barbie and Ken Bookletts
(a lot)See Colour Plate 8
with blonde ponytail, original striped swimsuit, number one shoes and stand, and outfits including, "Solo in the Spotlight", "Wedding Day Set", "Suburban Shopper", "Winter Holiday", "Sweet Dreams", "Resort Set", "Evening Splendour", "Undergarments", "Commuter Set" and Barbie and Ken Bookletts
(a lot)See Colour Plate 8