Barbie™: A Cultural Icon: 65 years of Barbie coming to the
2 hours ago · Barbie™: A Cultural Icon looks back at 65 years of the popular doll. The exhibit includes more than 300 artifacts, including an original Barbie Dreamhouse and 150 vintage Barbie dolls.
Barbie | History, Dolls, & Facts | Britannica
1 day 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.
Barbie - Wikipedia
Barbie 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.
Barbie™: A Cultural Icon - Cincinnati Museum Center
Barbie™: A Cultural Icon takes you from 1959 to present day, examining how pop culture and fashion trends have shaped this global phenomenon. The exhibition celebrates Barbie as a reflection of culture, featuring a priceless collection of over 300 artifacts from the 66-year history of Barbie, including the very first 1959 doll, an original ...
Barbie Through the Ages - HISTORY
Jan 29, 2016 · Learn how Barbie became the first mass-produced toy doll in the U.S. with adult features and a cultural icon. See how she evolved with the times, from her 1959 debut to her 2023 milestones.
Original Barbie - What was the First Barbie Doll? - History of Dolls
Learn how Ruth Handler, inspired by a German doll Lilli, created the first Barbie doll in 1959 and launched a toy industry revolution. Discover the features, price and history of the original Barbie doll and its legal battles.
A Cultural History of Barbie | Smithsonian
Learn how Barbie, the iconic doll created by Ruth Handler in 1959, became a global phenomenon and a symbol of American culture and identity. Explore the controversies, innovations and diversity...
First Barbie Doll's History: Inspired by Not-for-Kids Toy - TIME
Mar 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.
Barbie history: The story behind the world's most popular doll - USA TODAY
Jul 13, 2023 · Learn about the origins of Barbie, the world's most popular doll, created by Mattel in 1959. Find out who inspired her name, design and career, and how she evolved over 60 years.
The Barbie doll makes its debut | March 9, 1959 - HISTORY
Nov 24, 2009 · The first Barbie doll was introduced at the American Toy Fair in New York City on March 9, 1959. She was inspired by a German doll named Lilli and became a global icon with various jobs,...