This vintage Barbie Blonde Ponytail #5 doll is a classic collectible from the 1960s, featuring the iconic blonde hair and blue eyes. This single unit set includes accessories and comes wearing the original Evening Splendor outfit with the rare’R’ tag. The outfit is 90% complete except for headband, earrings, hanker-chief. The doll is part of the Ponytail Barbie product line by Mattel, made of vinyl and cloth materials, and measures 11.5 inches in size. With its vintage charm and original features, this Barbie doll is a must-have for any collector of vintage Barbie dolls. She is in perfect condition-no tears, no green ear. Beautiful polish on hands and nails. Comes with the fashion brochure and acrylic doll stand. Ponytail restyled in tight curls. The other rare feature about this outfit is the tag. ARTICLE FROM INTERNET : VINTAGE BARBIE “EVENING SPLENDOUR” RARE EARLY VARIATION. Never Previously Described to my Knowledge! I have recently learned of this through the noted Barbie restorationist and amazing artist Fabienne Martinez (people also refer to her as Lolaxs)! She is the one who made this discovery years ago and posted some photos in 2012 when she acquired one of these rare outfits. Lolaxs actually was the one who solved the mystery by comparing the lily flower to the one that is on the 1st edition Ponytail #1. At first glance, the rare variation print looks like the more common Evening Splendor that was first produced in 1959, but when you see the two prints next to each other, you will see the rare variation print has a different flower pattern. The rare variation print has more flowers and two different types of flowers in the fabric pattern. There is a lily and a daisy-type flower that are not on the more common Evening Splendor outfit. Although the fabric is similar to the common version, the quality is better. The rare variation fabric is thicker and there is an obvious depth to the print and the metallic threads have a richer gold. Vintage Barbie #961 Evening Splendor outfit in NM condition. 1 Gold Jacket Rare Label- NM. Fur is in amazing condition. 2 Gold Sheath Dress – NM (same). Gold iridescence is still very bright. 3 Green Purse – NM and still latches. 4 Original Brown Pumps-Japan. 5 White pearl necklace. 6 White gloves – NM. Missing handkerchief, headband and earrings.