For sale is a vintage Barbie doll accessory from the
estate of local lifetime Barbie collector, Catherine Gilliam, who meticulously
assembled a large, stunning, carefully organized and protected collection of rare early
Barbies, outfits and accessories(along with some convention and other rare pieces)—many of
which I will be listing. An expert collector, Mrs. Gilliam was a Barbie
convention Senior Judge, a charter member of the NBDCCSC, and chairman of the
1994 Barbie convention in Birmingham. The last picture shows this collector's credentials and a 1994 picture of her at the Birmingham convention with Mattel execs (NOTE: These credentials and photo are NOT included in this listing.)
This is an original clothing accessory, the #1874 Golden Dreams Swimsuit Set. The information in my listing is based on
her notes. This collector specialized in collecting original pieces, but I don’t
have the expertise to discern if a piece is retro, so I
have taken many pictures for you to examine in order to make your best
determination, and I welcome further questions. This accessory looks and smells
good, but the pictures provide the best sense of condition. My camera does not capture the color of the piece precisely. The collector kept
the set in a sealed bag(pictured), which will be included in this lot.
At your request, I will be happy to create a combined shipping invoice on multiple purchases, subject to size/weight restrictions or any other eBay policy limitations. However, eBay's Global Shipping Program may limit combined shipping for international buyers. Payment is expected within 3 days of purchase. Have fun.