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Question on rarity and worth of 1965 Francie Hatbox

by Gary Nance
(Marion, NC, USA)

Francie 1965 Hatbox

Francie 1965 Hatbox

Came across this hatbox. I've looked everywhere and can't find a Francie hatbox with this picture on it. All the rest are square cases with a different picture. The date on the bottom is 1965. Does anyone know anything about how rare this case is and what it may be worth? I'm interested in finding why there doesn't seem to be any online.

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Question about Francie doll

by DaJuana Moore
(Danville,IN)

I remember my Francie doll having a goltone metallic mesh swimsuit and a long gold earring. I can't seem to find this one to ID. It would have been from the mid-late 1960's. Can anyone help me? I would love to find her. Thanks

It was Francie's friend Casey who had the gold swimsuit & earring - she has the same body as Francie - I haven't added her to the site yet - hopefully will get to her soon.
Thanks!

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Need help IDing vintage Francie clothing!

by Amanda
(Michigan)

The dress is tagged as Francie but I can not find what collection this is from! Can anyone help me out??

Hi Amanda -
This is the dress from Merry-Go-Rounders #1230 from 1969.
Suzanne

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How can I have a Francie white gown with tags saying Francie 1965 when the doll didn't appear until l966?

by linda
(pa)

White satin gown, ruffle on bottom,empire waist with tags saying FRANCIE l965 Mattel

Hi Linda -
The dates on all of the dolls represent the copyright date and are generally the year before. Francie was "created" in 1965 and was introduced in 1966. This is still the case today, most Barbie doll boxes have the year before they are released because it takes a year to produce and distribute them in mass quantities.
Suzanne

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Francie Summer Coolers Umbrella?

by Charlene
(Kansas City)

Umbrella Francie Summer Cooler

Umbrella Francie Summer Cooler

I acquired this umbrella with a box full of vintage Barbie/Francie/Skipper items so I believe it has something to do with one of them and I just saw an umbrella that was very similar on an auction site that stated it was from Francie Summer Coolers. However when I look at the picture in the book this umbrella looks nothing like it. Does anyone know if indeed it is from the Summer Coolers outfit? Thanks so much! Charlene

Hi Charlene -
I believe it is. I don't think I have ever seen one in person - but it looks like the photo in Sarah Sink Eames' Book. It gives the description as "yellow paper with a red/green/white design" - I assume yours probably faded from yellow to white over the last 43 years!
Suzanne

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The tip is plastic. Looking at it, it doesn't looked replaced as it is on there pretty good. Also I saw one that sold on Ebay and it was also plastic, so I don't understand as I agree all the pictures look like the tip should be paper/plaster. The umbrella looks very old everywhere but of course with the tip being plastic, I don't know what to think!
Charlene

I am just wondering if the tip is plastic in this umbrella of yours? Because in those times and also in the pic of Sarah Sink Eames book, it looks like the tip (the white part in the end) is made of some sort of plaster.
I also have seen several both new and vintage umbrellas like this and the tip is always plaster...
I myself have on umbrella I am curious to know about - have you got any pic of an onne Francie umbrella?
Mimosa

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Help to identify piece with Francie 1965 tag?

by Cary
(Kimberly, WI)

One piece sleeveless shorty in orange opalescent satin, pink satin band at waist, 3 lines of pink lace on lower half. Also small bit of orange mesh trim at neck and armholes. One hook closure at back of neck. White tag attached inside at mid-back FRANCIE TM c1965 MATTEL I actually have 2, one is fairly played with and the other looks/feels stiff & new. Thank you soooo much!!! :) I have more pics of the nicer one if you would like....

Hi Cary -
I apologize for taking so long - you have probably already figured it out by now - it is the romper that goes with Francie's Wild 'n Wooly #1218 from 1968. It came with a plaid coat & skirt trimmed in orange vinyl.
Suzanne

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Question about IDing vintage Francie? clothing!

by Amanda
(Michigan)

The jacket in marked hong kng and that is the only tag on the entire oufit. Im not too sure who this outfit belongs to or if its even original barbie or not!! New collector so any help is a big help!!!

Hi Amanda -
I'm not familiar with thsi - don't thikn it is vintage Barbie/Francie.
Suzanne

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Francie Doll Clothing Id - Border-Line

by Amanda
(Michigan)

I bought a skipper doll and she had this outfit on but it looks to large for her. It is the dress/ sleeveless...jacket...and hat. Im assuming its a Francie outfit but not 100% for sure. Any help is much appreciated!

It is Francie's Border-Line #1287 from 1967.
Suzanne

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Barbie Identification: Francie 1965 Pink and Lace Dress

by Nathalie
(Kentucky)

Q: Tag reads FRANCIE 1965 MATTEL

A: This is the original outfit from Francie with Growin Pretty Hair from 1970.

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Need Help on Vintage Francie Doll....Please!!

by Linda
(McHenry, IL)

Vintage Francie doll found at garage sale. She has real eyelashes, she is a TNT, her butt markings says "1966, Mattel inc, US Patented, US Pat Pending, Made in Japan.
I am not a collector, so I am pretty stupid here.....
She has a small smile which I cannot find anywhere while researching, although I read where some did have this.
As you can see from picture, blue eyed, brunette.
Is she real? What year is she? Is she worth anything??
Any help would be appreciated!! Thanks.

Hi Linda -
Your doll is Francie's Friend Casey. She was made from 1967 to 1970. (I don't have her on the site yet.)
Suzanne

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