1998 Barbie Mint Memories Victorian Tea Porcelain Collection 20983 NIB COA

Description

When Princess Victoria became the Queen of England in 1837 at the tender age of 18, the style of decoration, architecture even attitudes and morales that were prevalent during the time of her reign (1837 to 1901) were designated “Victorian “.
Bring the past to the present with this series of porcelain dolls based on the tradition and refinement....the grace and the grandeur of tea in the Victorian era. This ritual of serving tea is brought to life in the re-creation of the magnificent tea gowns worn by Victorian ladies at tea parties.
Mint Memories™ Barbie® doll, inspired by her namesake — mint tea, is the premiere doll in the Victorian Tea Porcelain Collection and the first porcelain Barbie® with a poseable head.
Her ivory brocade ensemble is made of a delicate floral and mint leaf pattern. Her skirt of minty green satin is covered with ivory embroidered lace with pink silk roses on the sides and her neckline is adorned with a mint green bow and a lovely pink "cameo. The head band is pearls, silk green bow and  pink roses.  In her sculpted hand, she can hold her delicate porcelain teacup which is trimmed in real 22 karat gold paint.
In the original box the other accessories are included.  (Accessories are a tea cup, saucer, ivory shoes and a plastic stand.)
Mint Memories Barbie is Approximately 13" H.
MINT condition and still wrapped in original foam. Never used or opened except for photos. Includes Certificate of Authenticity.
Invite Mint Memories Barbie doll to your next afternoon tea party.