I received my Mistress of the Manor Barbie yesterday...this doll is simply stunning. I purchased immediately even though I had already used my coupon, as I had missed out on Ghost. I also have the Haunted Beauty vampire.
If you are a beginning collector, this doll rocks.
I took some photos of her beside a Bespaq Victorian tea table, that I had altered and aged that her book rests on. The picture hanging in the back is from the Williamsburg Souvenir visitor center shop in the bookstore.
Picture of the book which says, Life in the Scream House. Suitably spooky and creepy!
closeup of her keys.
Closeup of the back of her gown. Though not exactly historically accurate, it passes and that is what counts. I know from experience how hard it is to translate sewing methods into Victorian fashion in miniature, and I think Mattel did an excellent job on this one. I predict people who buy her and sell the dress will get upwards of $50-80 for the outfit. Her shoes are historically accurate looking black high heeled boots that have the appearance of buttoning up. I really appreciated this detail- though she has no underwear on , unlike Scarlett in the portrait white dress who had undies and red spike heels on.
Her candelabra is suitably spook-tacular too.
Enjoy!
If you are a beginning collector, this doll rocks.
Closeup of the back of her gown. Though not exactly historically accurate, it passes and that is what counts. I know from experience how hard it is to translate sewing methods into Victorian fashion in miniature, and I think Mattel did an excellent job on this one. I predict people who buy her and sell the dress will get upwards of $50-80 for the outfit. Her shoes are historically accurate looking black high heeled boots that have the appearance of buttoning up. I really appreciated this detail- though she has no underwear on , unlike Scarlett in the portrait white dress who had undies and red spike heels on.
Enjoy!
