Appraisal: Barbie Doll with Gay Parisienne Outfit, ca. 1959
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Appraisal: Barbie Doll with Gay Parisienne Outfit, ca. 1959
Watch Marshall Martin appraise a Barbie doll with gay Parisienne outfit, ca. 1959, in Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, Hour 3
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Appraisal: Barbie Doll with Gay Parisienne Outfit, ca. 1959
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Watch Marshall Martin appraise a Barbie doll with gay Parisienne outfit, ca. 1959, in Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, Hour 3
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipGUEST: I bought this doll about ten years ago.
This is the No.
1 Barbie that was produced in 1959.
What makes it distinctive are the holes in the feet.
And it had a special stand.
And then also her face is very distinctive in that it has white irises.
And this is a special outfit called "Gay Parisienne," which was only made a couple of years.
APPRAISER: Well, you were very accurate on your description.
I'd like to point out that the doll also has the original rubber band on the ponytail.
GUEST: Yes, it does.
APPRAISER: That means a lot to Barbie collectors.
GUEST: Yes, it does.
APPRAISER: Well, now, what did you pay for it ten years ago?
GUEST: I paid about $2,000.
APPRAISER: Wow.
(laughs) GUEST: I hope it's worth more than $2,000.
(laughing) APPRAISER: (laughing) Well... it is.
And the movie that came out on Barbie has really affected the price of these dolls.
And on today's market, it would be between $9,000 and $12,000.
GUEST: Wow, that's wonderful.
APPRAISER: (laughs) This outfit's very rare.
And if you just sold the outfit, it would be $1,500.
Appraisal: 17th C. Italian Renaissance Walnut Cabinet
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Clip: S29 Ep12 | 2m 39s | Appraisal: 17th C. Italian Renaissance Walnut Cabinet (2m 39s)
Appraisal: 1836 Mary Tidball School Sampler
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Clip: S29 Ep12 | 2m 56s | Appraisal: 1836 Mary Tidball School Sampler (2m 56s)
Appraisal: 1881 Alkali Balls Mold Patent Model
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Clip: S29 Ep12 | 2m | Appraisal: 1881 Alkali Balls Mold Patent Model (2m)
Appraisal: 1902 Buffalo Bill's Wild West Poster
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Clip: S29 Ep12 | 4m 1s | Appraisal: 1902 Buffalo Bill's Wild West Poster (4m 1s)
Appraisal: 1956 - 1968 Al Oerter Olympic Collection
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Clip: S29 Ep12 | 3m 47s | Appraisal: 1956 - 1968 Al Oerter Olympic Collection (3m 47s)
Appraisal: 1974 Sam Maloof Benches
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Clip: S29 Ep12 | 2m 12s | Appraisal: 1974 Sam Maloof Benches (2m 12s)
Appraisal: British Invasion Concert Scrapbook, ca. 1965
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Clip: S29 Ep12 | 2m 59s | Appraisal: British Invasion Concert Scrapbook, ca. 1965 (2m 59s)
Appraisal: Chinese Porcelain & Stoneware Collection
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Clip: S29 Ep12 | 3m 10s | Appraisal: Chinese Porcelain & Stoneware Collection (3m 10s)
Appraisal: Cotton Printed Women's Dress, ca. 1798
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Clip: S29 Ep12 | 2m 39s | Appraisal: Cotton Printed Women's Dress, ca. 1798 (2m 39s)
Appraisal: Diamond & Gold Maple Leaf Pin, ca. 1920
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Clip: S29 Ep12 | 1m 2s | Appraisal: Diamond & Gold Maple Leaf Pin, ca. 1920 (1m 2s)
Appraisal: English Porcelain Ornithological Dessert Service, ca. 1860
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Clip: S29 Ep12 | 2m 24s | Appraisal: English Porcelain Ornithological Dessert Service, ca. 1860 (2m 24s)
Appraisal: English Pub Clock, ca. 1860
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Clip: S29 Ep12 | 1m 3s | Appraisal: English Pub Clock, ca. 1860 (1m 3s)
Appraisal: Fire Helmet & Fire Parade Hat
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Clip: S29 Ep12 | 2m 9s | Appraisal: Fire Helmet & Fire Parade Hat (2m 9s)
Appraisal: Jaune Quick-to-See Smith Monotype, ca. 1970
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Clip: S29 Ep12 | 2m 39s | Appraisal: Jaune Quick-to-See Smith Monotype, ca. 1970 (2m 39s)
Appraisal: Kawase Hasui Woodblock Print, ca. 1945
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Clip: S29 Ep12 | 1m 58s | Appraisal: Kawase Hasui Woodblock Print, ca. 1945 (1m 58s)
Appraisal: Tiffany & Co. Diamond Brooch, ca. 1900
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Clip: S29 Ep12 | 1m 40s | Appraisal: Tiffany & Co. Diamond Brooch, ca. 1900 (1m 40s)
Appraisal: Wadsworth Jarrell Watercolor Painting, ca. 1965
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Clip: S29 Ep12 | 2m 28s | Appraisal: Wadsworth Jarrell Watercolor Painting, ca. 1965 (2m 28s)
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Clip: S29 Ep12 | 3m 14s | Appraisal: WWII WASP Archive (3m 14s)
Owner Interview: 1956 - 1968 Al Oerter Olympic Collection
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Clip: S29 Ep12 | 1m 20s | Owner Interview: 1956 - 1968 Al Oerter Olympic Collection (1m 20s)
Preview: Denver Botanic Chatfield Farms, Hour 3
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Preview: S29 Ep12 | 30s | Preview: Denver Botanic Chatfield Farms, Hour 3 (30s)
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