Third edition of Barbie, brunette version with blue eyeshadow. Black and white striped swimsuit, gold-colored hoop earrings, white sunglasses with blue plastic lenses, black high-heeled shoes with open toe. Solid body without holes under the feet.
Marked:
Barbie T.M.
Pats.Pend.
©MCMLVIII
by Mattel Inc.
Length 28 cm.
Included: New special stand for No. 3 and 4 with black Barbie TM-marked plate and hole for the accompanying black metal stand in a newer model.
Somewhat faded. Minor wear.
Private collection
The first edition of Barbie was launched at the New York Toy Fair March 9, 1959.