Number Six and Seven Ponytail Vintage Barbie Doll

Although all #6's have slightly fuller faces than previous ponytails, the #7s have a different body.  In 1964, the word patented was added and they have a larger neck knob.  The larger knob makes Barbie's face look even fuller.  To me, it gives her an almost square jaw line.

So it is really impossible to know the difference without looking at the body and checking for the word patented.  If it says Midge but not patented, you have a #6, if it says Midge and has the word patented, you have a #7 (may also be called a late 6).

The clue to if you have a 6 or 7 is coral (some call it watermelon) lips and nails.  All ponytails before these had red lips and nails.  Speaking of lips, generally #6's have thinner lips, but there is a wide variety.

Model #:
850

Issue Date:
1962 - 1964

Box Date:
Different shades of Blonde, Brunette, Titian (red)
This is the first ponytail to have various blonde shades such as ash blonde and lemon blond.    Instead of the previous black hair, this brunette is more brown.

Stand:
Black or Gold wire stand

Body Markings:
Midge T.M. 
(c) 1962 
Barbie(R) 
(c)1958 
by 
Mattel, Inc. 
(In 1963 added the word "Patented")

Face:
Blue eyes.  
Brows were blonde, reddish or brown.  
Coral Lips and blush.

Clothing:
Red Jersey Swimsuit 
(These were the only ponytails to come in the red swimsuit, all the previous ones were wearing the strapless zebra stripe suit)
Pearl Stud Earrings 
Red Open Toe Heels

Notes:
There was a variation with painted legs.  The coral lip and blush colors varied a lot over the years and many different variations can be found.  Some are more red, some are more pink and some are more orange colored.

The #7 ponytail Barbie was replaced with the Swirl Ponytail doll in 1964.

Vintage Barbie Dolls

1963 - 1964

Swirl Ponytail Dolls

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