Early today, when Tim was leaving the neighborhood, he drove by a yard sale and called me to tell me about something that had caught his eye. So later, I went for a walk and checked out the merchandise. As it turns out, I actually knew one of the people having the yard sale–one of my mother’s pals. So we struck a deal on these cases (circa 1964 and 1968) that Tim had spotted.
Back at home, when I opened them again, a tiny pink transparent slipper had appeared. I’m waiting for frogs to show up later dressed as footmen to deliver me into a coach made from a pumpkin. I’m going to name the footmen Thomas Barrow and James Kent. (Anyone else missing “Downton Abbey?”)
I inherited the pink one from my cousin … and I had a big double one as well!
My big double one bought new for me one Christmas when I was around ten is not a Mattel. I have a Mattel vintage black case given to me by a neighbor (the same teen girl who gave me my very first two Barbie dolls), and a vintage red case given to me by Lynne when she handed over her complete doll collection.
Cleaning out my mom’s house, I found my old Stacey doll case with a couple of dolls in them.
Score! (You didn’t toss them, did you?)
Nope! It’s in a bag right behind me. I’ll have to post some photos for you.
Posted!
Riches indeed!
bibbity bobbity boo
It’s the magic song. =)
Those cases must date back to the Dawn of Barbie. A happy find indeed.
Yes, they’re probably even older than I am. With Magic Math.
Ohhh…. I think I may have had one similar to the pink one years and years….so MANY years ago. Such a find!! And yes…. Mr. Barrow would make a fine footman! 🙂 While waiting for Downton’s return I got Rick hooked on the Sherlock series. So I’m forced to rewatch it! :D. He has no idea I’ve seen ALL of them.
Your secret’s safe with me!
Vintage crap! ;o)
Downton’s back in the autumn (or maybe it’s New Year for you guys?).
Yes, you get it first, then they let us watch it. It’s only fair, but some people in the US somehow get a look at it and have to be avoided because of spoilers. I’ve always liked the way you can talk about the show and your enjoyment of it without giving things away.
I’d be willing to road trip across a few oceans if I get to see Downton earlier! You in Becky?? 😀
Maybe if a lot of valium is involved. Do they still make valium? Never mind. I’ll be traveling with a nurse. Morphine drip, please, for the one afraid to fly and especially afraid to fly over an ocean.
I had that pink case! I remember taking it to school so we could play Barbies at recess.
Oh, man. I would have loved playing Barbies at recess! Nobody ever did that at my schools. In fact, almost all my Barbie playing was solitary. I was robbed! No wonder I can’t quit them.