The Mod era was all about super-bright striped and patterned knits and two of the brightest are worn here by Casey (In 'Mini-Chex' complete with shoulder bag- and dig those groovy striped socks!) and Francie (in 'The Combo', both from 1968) as they plan a party in the Francie Mod house, released in 1966. (More on that later!)
Here is the blonde TNT Francie from 1969 (also known as the 'short flip TNT' by collectors,) with hair still in her factory set and original headband, which is VERY rare to find out-of-box.
Casey was Francie's eccentric, fun-loving friend, released a year later, in 1967. She had a groovy 'Vidal Sassoon' bob and one dangly earring, as well as a perky smiling face. Available until the end of 1970, she is highly valued by collectors, and quite hard to find in decent condition, (common afflictions are a paling or yellowing of the head and arms, and the dreaded 'green ear' from oxidisation of the metal post of the earring being kept in for years. As you can see here, this gal is in perfect 'near mint' condition!) Here is the shorter, black and white version of the TV ad that introduced her: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBemIs2izHI
I have developed a very particular attitude towards the Mod era dolls and fashions recently. If I can't imagine it on Carnaby street or Kings Road then I don't particularly like it. But in the case of these girls, I can definitely see them on Carnaby Street or Kings Road.
ReplyDeleteThanks Deany! Yes, Carnaby Street or the Kings Road were IT when it came to fashion back then! I've always been the same... it's gotta be short, sharp, bright and totally MOD! ;)
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