For sale is a 1964 SKIPPER DOLL CARRY CASE from Mattel, Inc. Skipper was Barbie’s little sister. Skipper was released by Mattel in 1964 to appeal to little girls for whom Barbie, Skipper’s older and more worldly sister, was too grown up. This case for storing the Skipper Doll and clothing is in poor condition. The case is faded and and the vinyl door hingers have tears. Skipper has let her home fall into disrepair and her home owner association (HOA) have sent many violation notices. The front of the case features the red haired Skipper. The case has a black carry handle and measures approximately 11 inches, by 7 inches, by 5 1/2 inches. An entry-level Barbie collectible.
Barbie is a fashion doll manufactured by American toy company Mattel, Inc. and launched on March 9, 1959. Barbie has been an important part of the toy fashion doll market for over six decades and has been the subject of numerous controversies and lawsuits, often involving parodies of the doll and her lifestyle. The first Barbie doll wore a black-and-white zebra striped swimsuit and signature topknot ponytail, and was available as either a blonde or brunette. The doll was marketed as a “Teen-age Fashion Model”, with her clothes created by Mattel fashion designer Charlotte Johnson. The first Barbie dolls were manufactured in Japan, with their clothes hand-stitched by Japanese homeworkers. From 1959 until 1972, Barbies were made in Japan and have “Made in Japan” or “Japan” stamped on the bottom of their feet.
Barbie’s appearance has been changed many times, most notably in 1971 when the doll’s eyes were adjusted to look forwards rather than having the demure sideways glance of the original model.
