Fashion Doll Bedroom Case: Barbie Loves It!
Over a month ago, I was browsing through the Flickr Set for the 1979 Sears Catalog. I was surprised when I came to this page:
On page 526, there was my Barbie Bedroom Case that was stored in my closet. Here is a closeup of the catalog listing:
It made me so happy to see it. After a month, I finally pulled out my toys from the closet so I could photograph it properly. Here it is:
The catalog doesn’t show it in this position. The whole thing folds up pretty flat.
When you unsnap the latch, the bedroom furniture folds down and you have an instant play house.
Here is what it looks with Barbie sitting on one of the beds.
Here is Barbie and her home from another angle.
That outfit was sewn by me when I was just ten years old. The stitches look so clumsy to me now, but at the same time, I’m really proud of my design abilities back then.
I absolutely loved this doll case because I could take it with me to a friend’s house and we would instantly have a “house” to play with. It was a great toy and it has lasted FORTY years without breaking or even showing a lot of wear. God, I loved this toy!
Very cool! I love learning about stuff through the people who are very interested in it. :-)
Comment by Wishbook — 1/28/2010 @ 9:34 pm
OMG! It’s as if you looked in my parent garage and found all my things that they say they don’t have anymore! The House, The Trailer(really wish I still had that!) Western Barbie, Charlie’s Angels! So a walk down memory lane! Thank you.
Comment by Rhyli — 5/13/2010 @ 11:29 am
Rhyli,
I’m glad it was a good walk down memory lane for you. It was for me as well. That’s why I shared it.
Thanks,
Laura
Comment by Laura Moncur — 5/13/2010 @ 12:30 pm
I absolutely love your passion when you speak of your fond memories of your Barbies. Do you still have this particular item? Thank you so much for sharing!
Comment by discodiva79 — 11/2/2011 @ 7:56 pm
OH my goodness! As soon as I saw your post I was flooded with memories. My childhood best friend had one of these and I loved it! I was the girl with the A-frame dream house yet I coveted my friends little case. It was so intimiate…and easy!
I searched high and low for your case but only turned out Tara Toy and vintage Mattel cases (non with a window view as lovely as this!) If you know the exact brand (I’m guessing it’s a Sears exclusive though and that search came up empty) would you pass it on to a fellow Barbie lover?
I enjoyed perusing your various camper/country living entries :)
Comment by Miranda — 11/3/2012 @ 11:45 pm