Barbie Fashion, 1959-1967 by Sarah Sink Eames (1990, Hardcover)

Sarah Sink Eames' Barbie Fashion, Vol. I, 1959-1967 is a conscientious and thorough identification guide to Barbie and friends fashions for the given years covered. Clear photographs enable the collector and proprietor to easily identify and label each fashion- as well as those elusive accessories. The fashion name and number series as well as cleaning tips and historical anecdotes are also covered.
Typically, the price guide reflects values geared toward the mint collector and dealer. Unfortunately, these guides are often unrealistic for a large portion of the collector market.
Overall, Barbie Fashion, by Sarah Sink Eames is a tirelessly and excellently researched identification guide for the vintage wardrobe collector of Barbie and friends.