Vintage Special Edition Black (African American) Barbie Doll - Avon Exclusive - Winter Rhapsody - New In Box (1996)

❄️🎀 A rare holiday showpiece, this 1996 Winter Rhapsody Barbie (African American/Black version, no. 16354) arrives NRFB in the original gold window box, styled in pink velvet with plush white trim and a sweeping pink-and-black plaid skirt. Created as an Avon Exclusive special edition, the mid-’90s design reads luxe on a bookshelf, cabinet, or doll vignette. Details such as the satin bow brooch and choker remain pristine for confident display.

In excellent UNUSED/vintage condition - still in original box. Please see all of the photos. ❄️🎀

⌛History Behind The Piece⌛
Commissioned in 1996 as the second release in Avon’s winter-themed Barbie series in partnership with Mattel, this doll is part of a short-run special edition line intended for Avon’s direct-sell clientele. The collaboration reflects Avon’s 1990s strategy of aligning beauty and lifestyle branding through limited-edition collectibles.

Barbie Box Dimensions (Approximate):
13.5" L : 7" W : 2.5" H

Includes:
* Doll
* Gown
* Necklace
* Shoes
* Hairbrush
* Doll Stand

Weight (Approximate):
370 grams or 0.82 lbs