Barbie's Dream House, 1962
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By the early 1960s, Barbie dolls could have play environments, including this Barbie Dream House. Introduced in 1962, the Barbie Dream House was filled with sleek, modern furniture that included a combination television/stereo console. While relaxing in her very own "space," Barbie could watch herself on television or listen to albums by Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, or the Lettermen.
By the early 1960s, Barbie dolls could have play environments, including this Barbie Dream House. Introduced in 1962, the Barbie Dream House was filled with sleek, modern furniture that included a combination television/stereo console. While relaxing in her very own "space," Barbie could watch herself on television or listen to albums by Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, or the Lettermen.
Artifact
Dollhouse
Date Made
1962
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2000.51.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Metal
Technique
Lithography
Dimensions
Height: 13.75 in (Folded in case)
Height: 13.75 in (Unfolded)
Width: 26 in (Unfolded)
Depth: 32 in (Unfolded)
Length: 26 in (Folded in case)
Width: 8 in (Folded in case)
Inscriptions
Print on top of case (folded up): BARBIE'S DREAM HOUSE / A TEENAGE FASHION MODEL Printed on side of house: BARBIE'S / DREAM HOUSE / MATTEL, INC. / M / TOYMAKERS / STOCK NO. 816 / T.M. ® & © 1962 MATTEL, INC. / HAWTHORNE, CAL., U.S.A ./ PATENT NO. 2,872,753 / MADE IN U.S.A.
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