The 1973 paper doll set, #1954 Barbie Boutique, is the most sought-after of the 1970s Whitman Barbie paper dolls. This is the folder that made up names that you sometimes see mentioned for the unnamed-in-the-booklet 1973 Barbie Best Buys.
Note that the Whitman designer tried to make the front and back covers looks three-dimensional buy gluing fabric trim of daisy chains and lace onto her (I assume it was a her) drawings. The outfits are a combination of Mattel and Whitman creations. On the back insert page (not shown) are Quick Curl Kelley's original green gown and a pink version of Quick Curl Francie's peasant dress.
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| Note the actual fabric trim on Barbie's blouse and around the insets. |
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| What is it with the ugly swimsuits on paper dolls? |
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| The green knee socks don't match any of the outfits in Barbie's Boutique. |
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