I feel very much nostalgic seeing all articles and photos about Barbie as Mattel Inc. is celebrating the 50th anniversary manufacturing the most loved and desired dolls by young girls in 50 years time.
In early 60's, my father was able to send one cousin of mine to finish his education in college and right after my cousin graduated he'd been so lucky to land a job overseas immediately. I remember, he would send a Barbie doll on Christmas to his youngest sister who is at my age. My sister Manang Emilia and me would just admire this cousin enviously. We could just fantasized and dreamed of having such expensive and exclusive doll as Barbie at that time.
One time, my mother and my aunt made a barter (as they used to do it often) to our favor. We had 2 famille rose porcelaine plates, a heirlooms from my father-side of which my mother exchanged for a Barbie!!! Mamang is a generous, energetic, loving woman even then and as of today. Maybe someday, God willing I can show Mamang some of my Barbie collection too.
In early 60's, my father was able to send one cousin of mine to finish his education in college and right after my cousin graduated he'd been so lucky to land a job overseas immediately. I remember, he would send a Barbie doll on Christmas to his youngest sister who is at my age. My sister Manang Emilia and me would just admire this cousin enviously. We could just fantasized and dreamed of having such expensive and exclusive doll as Barbie at that time.
One time, my mother and my aunt made a barter (as they used to do it often) to our favor. We had 2 famille rose porcelaine plates, a heirlooms from my father-side of which my mother exchanged for a Barbie!!! Mamang is a generous, energetic, loving woman even then and as of today. Maybe someday, God willing I can show Mamang some of my Barbie collection too.
Brunette Ponytail #4 early 60's
American Girl early 60's
Red-haired Swirl Ponytail early 60's
Bubble-cut early 60's
Black-haired bubble-cut early 60's
Career woman late 60's
Long blond hair early 70's
Barbie in Geisha's kimono late 70's
Barbie on prom-night late 70's
1989 Golden girl greetings #7734
My vintage Allan surrounded by equally attractive & desirable Barbies with clothes that sells in a pair of thousand kronors individually
