Barbie Dolls are not a politically-correct toy -- her body is like no real woman's and these are more stereotypes than accurate history. You won't find Eleanor Roosevelt Barbie, though you will find Marilyn and Cher. But these may be a young Barbie fan's pathway to an interest in history, or an adult's light-hearted reminder of period fashions and popular culture.
Nifty Fifties™ Barbie
In her pink poodle skirt, tulle petticoat, cardigan sweater, oxfords, bobby sox with lace, ponytail and charm bracelet, she's the stereotypical sock hop teen of the 1950s.Groovy Sixties Barbie
Henna-red hair, bright hip-hugging mini-skirt, wild top, hot pink coat, white go-go boots, white fishnet stockings, groovy cap and sunglasses - a reminder of the mod sixties fashions.Seventies Barbies
A hippie Barbie! The Peace and Love 70's Barbie is making a peace sign, dressed in platform shoes, patchwork pants, peasant shirt, long brown vest, floral bandanna tied around her long, straight blond hair, cool sunglasses and a beaded peace necklace. Like, wow, man! Or take a look at the "Flower Power" Barbie, a less-expensive doll, suitable for younger girls (3+) play rather than simply as a collectible, she evokes the 1970s with bright colors and patterned outfit. More retro than historical.The Charleston Barbie
A Bob Mackie (expensive!) collectible Barbie, this one's a flapper, dressed in a glorious gold and orange and chartreuse beaded dress with a leopard print coat. Porcelain body.Marilyn Monroe Barbie
A cultural icon not shaped at all like Barbie, Marilyn is nevertheless the inspiration for this platinum blond Barbie with glittery evening gown and furry stole.Victorian Barbie
There have been several collectible Barbies dressed to evoke Victorian times. The Victorian Holiday Barbie, for example, is a Christmas doll, wearing a velvet and taffeta dress with a bustle, her blond hair swept up in Victorian style. This item also includes little sister Kelly in a burgundy party dress.Princess of the Nile Barbie
A collectible Barbie, from Mattel. She's dressed in gold and diaphonous white, with a pectoral necklace and crown. Her long black braids and face paint match the image many have of Cleopatra, the last Pharaoh of Egypt.Princess of China Barbie
Representing Qing Dynasty royalty, this Barbie is dressed in a floral robe and headdress or crown.India Barbies
In both Wedding from India and a Princess of India dolls, Barbie wears a traditional-style sari (or sarree) and has specially-designed face and hairCher
Wearing a signature Bob Mackie gown, in lavender with, of course, bare midriff, this Cher Barbie also wears a feather boa. Her long black hair makes the Cher image complete. And for once, the Barbie body is just about appropriate (if still far from possible for most real women).
