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| Screen capture of Selma DuPar James, the third doll in The Harlem Theater Collection by Mattel |
The third doll in the The Harlem Theater Collection, Selma DuPar James, after a long wait for production dolls to arrive, has entered the collections of those who preordered and the doll (as of this writing) is already sold out at TheBarbieCollection website. (Just this past Friday, order status there was shown as "preorder"). Intense interest among collectors must have been the driving force for the first dolls to sell so quickly. Will there be others produced?
Described as follows:
The bold Harlem Theatre™ Collection represents the courageous women of an era who paved the way for future generations to freely and creatively express themselves. During the Harlem Renaissance era, patrons of the arts like Madam Lavinia™ would often commission artists to showcase their latest work. Up-and-coming artist Selma DuPar James™, was selected to hold her first solo exhibition in the Harlem Theatre salon. Her piece is a beautiful portrait of jazz singer Claudette. The third doll in the Harlem Theatre™ Collection, Selma DuPar James™ Barbie® doll is powerfully creative and powerfully stylish.
Doll Designer: Carlyle Nuera
Label: Gold
Body Type: Articulated
Facial sculpt: NEW, Selma sculpt
Fashion: Dress
Fashion Sewn On: No
Accessories: Pearl necklace with pendant, gloves, shoes, painting with frame
Price $85.
Barbie enthusiast, Romona Jennings, is one preordering collector who is now enjoying her doll. In her collection, Selma joins the first and second dolls in the collection, Claudette Gordon and Madam Lavinia. Romona's lovely photos of Selma follow:
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| Holding a box of long-stem roses, (added by Romona), Selma relaxes during her first solo exhibition in the Harlem Theater Salon. |
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| Art gives her life and it is her hope that her artwork inspires others. |
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| Selma's portrait of jazz singer, Claudette, is admired by none other than Claudette herself. |
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| The three divas, Claudette, Selma, and Madam Lavinia, pose for one final photograph at the conclusion of Selma's art exhibition. |
When asked which one of the three dolls is her favorite and why, Romona replied, "Selma! Her lips, her entire ensemble, and her hair; however, it is gelled. I washed her hair to make it soft. The dress has snaps in the back.”
Romona seems thoroughly pleased with the doll's appearance and the quality. Here's hoping Selma's initial sellout was only for the first run of the dolls and that more will be in stock soon at TheBarbieCollection.com.
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