Barbie | History, Dolls, & Facts | Britannica
WEB4 days ago · Barbie is an 11-inch- (29-cm-) tall plastic doll with the figure of an adult woman that was originally modeled on the Lilli doll (produced in West Germany from 1955 to 1964), a risqué gag gift for men. The Barbie target demographic is young children.
A Cultural History of Barbie | Smithsonian
WEBThree hundred thousand Barbie dolls were sold in the first year. The toy swiftly grew so popular she needed her own entourage.
Barbie Through the Ages - HISTORY
WEBJan 29, 2016 · In March 1959, a doll named "Barbie" launched onto the American toy market, sporting a black-and-white striped bathing suit, pouty red lips and a sassy blonde ponytail.
Original Barbie - What was the First Barbie Doll? - History of Dolls
WEBOriginal Barbie doll (also known as “Barbie #1” or “1959 Barbie doll”) is today regarded as a valuable collector's item. Mint condition dolls from this first production run can be valued up to 27 thousand dollars.
Barbie - Wikipedia
WEBBarbie is a fashion doll created by American businesswoman Ruth Handler, manufactured by American toy and entertainment company Mattel and introduced on March 9, 1959. The toy was based on the German Bild Lilli doll which Handler had purchased while in Europe.
The Barbie doll makes its debut | March 9, 1959 | HISTORY
WEBNov 24, 2009 · On March 9, 1959, the first Barbie doll goes on display at the American Toy Fair in New York City. Eleven inches tall, with a waterfall of blond hair, Barbie was the first mass-produced toy doll...
First Barbie Doll's History: Inspired by Not-for-Kids Toy - TIME
WEBMar 9, 2015 · The precursor to the Barbie doll was not meant for children. Born in Germany in 1952, the inspiration for America’s most famous doll was a saucy high-end call girl named Lilli.
Vintage Barbie Dolls: Guide to Prices, History and Styles - Invaluable…
WEBDec 11, 2019 · Barbie dolls were invented by Ruth Handler, co-founder of Mattel, Inc., an American toy manufacturing company founded in 1945. After observing her daughter play with paper dolls, Handler was inspired to create a three-dimensional version of a career-minded, adult doll.
Barbie: The History and Legacy of the World’s Most Famous Doll
WEBFeb 14, 2022 · In that year, Mattel released the first African American and Latina Barbie dolls, who were the central named characters in their own right. Barbie has long been criticized as promoting Eurocentric beauty standards.
Barbie History: The Real Story Behind the Original Barbie
WEBDec 24, 2022 · How did Barbie come to be? Learn about how the lovely doll's controversial beginnings led to a worldwide phenomenon.