Barbie® The Secretary Doll Silkstone® collectors Gold edition.

Description: I. History: a. The American Secretary 1960s: In the days before, copy machines, and computers on every desk, there were many secretaries.They worked for professional staff, other departmental staff, and in a secretarial pool. Their skills included: typing letters, telegrams, and cables, transcribing recorded correspondence from a Dictaphone or verbal from the manager, updating lists, adding to and sending case records. Secretaries were continually hired and trained as others moved on as their skills improved or managed other secretaries in a large setting. In the 1960s, a Secretary was considered a traditional women job. As a result, many secretaries left the workforce after marring. However, many returned in the 1970s after their children were old enough to take care of themselves. Secretaries, in general, were rated on speed and efficiency. For example, secretaries would take dictation from supervisors in shorthand and then take their notes to their desks and type it out. How fast the Secretary could take shorthand, and typing speed where the guides used in the era. In the late 1960s, typewriters became electric, and the typewriter arm was replaced with a typewriting ball that could back up and erase errors; this speeded up the secretaries work. Depending on the industry, Secretaries could take the knowledge gained and move into other key positions. An above-average secretary with five years' experience was already considered a key role. Unlike what you may see in the current T.V shows such as "Mad Men", more often, they were as valuable as Jane Hathaway in the "Beverly Hillbillies," pulling their bosses out of a jam. Many managers were only as good as their secretaries, and often junior managers would pick an older secretary to ensure success (if he was fortunate enough to get a seasoned secretary. b. Barbie Silkstone Collectors Dolls: Introduced in 2000, Silkstone Barbie dolls are also known as Fashion Model Barbie dolls and Lingerie Model Barbie dolls.They are called Silkstone because they are made of a very hard plastic that is intended to mimic porcelain. These dolls have been very popular since their introduction. Many vintage Barbie collectors love the vintage-style flavor of the Silkstones. They are limited quantity and prices tend to go up every year. The secretary had a limited production of 8,100 units manufactured and Release 8/1/2007. II. For sale: The Secretary Barbie® Doll Silkstone® collectors Gold edition. a. Model Overview: Mattel has done a superb job on this doll this is one of the more popular of the Collectors Silkstone® series because of the attention to details. Barbie is set in the original classic look with her eye locking to the side and the classic blonde Pony tail. A very good choice for this model gives the appearance of a young secretary that has experience in the office. The out fit is era compatible (note an actual secretary in the last image).Just like the entire Silkstone line Mattel's custom formula of PBT (Engineering Thermoplastic) called "Silkstone," and it gives Barbie a more even and lifelike complexion, and duplicates the hardness of Bisque. Her notepad, portfolio and pencil are reminiscent of the bygone era of tacking shorthand and typing the rough version comparing notes and typing the final version. Allthough the The doll is called the Secretary she can easily fit the bill as an Executive, Architect, or Engineer as a gift for woman or colege student entering those type of fields, without any re-dress. b. Model Features: Glasses, notepad, portfolio and pencil, gold bracelet with diamond, gold necklace with pendant black seamless pantyhose Yellow blazer and blouse with tweed herringbone skirt that falls 2 inches (scale) below the knees. Black patent leather pointed toe ankle Strap High Heels. Conservative enough for the workplace, yet still impressively high on style. c. Model Finish: Hair is Ash Blonde Straight up in a pony tail with plastic hairband. It can be let down by removing the band and will fall below the shoulders, but not as far as mid-back. Makeup is generally conservative (for the era), with low natural tones on the face. Lipstick is Le Rouge fire engine red hue in a Semi-Gloss finish possibly a tad loud by todays standards. Nail Polish is is a fire engine High gloss that accents the hands. Suite a very stylish Wall Street look compliments her figure. III. Box: Original Box minimal shelf wear . IV. Shipping: Free local pick up Seattle WA area. Domestic: Free USPS Mail. International: shipping: Through eBay International shipping program only.

Price: 350 USD

Location: Seattle, Washington

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