Hi Patricia,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

Barbie was important—and remains influential—for several cultural, social, and economic reasons. Introduced in 1959, Barbie was one of the first mass-produced dolls in the U.S. that was not a baby or child. This allowed children, especially girls, to imagine futures as adults. She was marketed as a woman with her own identity, aspirations, and independence—a notable shift from traditional gender roles of the time.

The market for Barbie has always been hot but saw a resurgence in 2023 when the film was released.

Values for your dolls align with what other models of comparable vintage, condition and extent of accessories are selling for at auction recently. Note that dolls that remain in their original packaging and have not been played with usually bring three-figure (sometimes four-figure prices).

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage 1968 Midge doll
Issued by Mattel
With titian (strawberry blond) hair, wearing a red dress with black and white swimsuit, various additional clothing and plastic carrying case
12 inches tall
CONDITION: This appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$60-80*

together with

A modern Barbie
made in China for Mattel, circa 2000-2010
With long blond hair, yellow sheath dress, white fur coat and tall brown boots.
12 inches tall
CONDITION: This appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$20-30*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia