Barbie My First Barbie African Princess Doll African American 1989 Mattel #9943

Unused doll remains secured inside original box; gown and hair look clean and intact. Box shows moderate shelf wear with rubbed edges, corner dings, creases, edge crushing, surface scuffs, and price sticker residue. Clear window has scratches, a small peeled or torn area, and light marks; bottom panel has a pen mark and additional edge wear.

Brand: Mattel.

Product line: My First Barbie "Prettiest princess ever!" fashion doll, item #9943, copyright 1989.

Type: Vintage 11 inch fashion doll designed as an easy-to-dress first Barbie, with packaging slogan "So easy to dress!".

Character details: Girl doll with long curly black hair, brown eyes, dark complexion, and painted facial features.

Outfit: Shimmery iridescent white princess gown with floral pattern and puff sleeves, fitted purple bodice, and matching textured crown or tiara.

Packaging: Original bright pink window box with large white Barbie logo, bold "My First" text, castle artwork, and "Prettiest princess ever!" printed on the front.

Back of box shows additional My First Barbie Easy-on Fashions outfits and graphics demonstrating the easy-on clothing styles.

Box text notes contents as: 'Contains 11-1/2 in doll, gown, crown, shoes, hair brush.' Actual Measurements: Doll height: 11 1/2 in (per printed packaging).

Manufacturing details: Box text states © Mattel Inc. 1989, Hawthorne, CA; made in Malaysia; proof-of-purchase UPC: 074299099434.

Listing includes the single boxed My First Barbie doll with her attached gown and any factory-packed accessories; no additional dolls, stands, or playsets are included.

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