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 Through the Ages - HISTORY
2016年1月29日 · An original 1959 Barbie. Barbie’s official birthday is March 9, 1959—the day she was officially introduced to the world. Handler always saw Barbie as a reflection of the times, with the...
Original Barbie - What was the First Barbie Doll? - History of Dolls
After redesign that was done by Handler herself and an engineer Jack Ryan, the first Barbie (named by the nickname of Handler’s daughter Barbara) doll was ready to be showcased to the public. First Barbie doll made her debut on March 9, 1959, at the American International Toy Fair in …
Barbie | History, Dolls, & Facts | Britannica
2024年10月7日 · Barbie is an 11-inch- (29-cm-) tall plastic 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’s full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.
Barbie History: The Real Story Behind the Original Barbie
2022年12月24日 · In 1945, a young couple named Ruth and Elliot Handler began a small toy company with their friend Harold Matson. By combining their names "Mat" and "Ell," they arrived at the name "Mattel." Elliot, an introspective and creative soul, designed picture frames, while Ruth, with her go-getting attitude, served as a saleswoman.
First Barbie Doll's History: Inspired by Not-for-Kids Toy - TIME
2015年3月9日 · 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
2023年7月13日 · The first Barbie was introduced on March 9, 1959 – now considered Barbie's official birthday. The doll was first launched at the American Toy Fair in New York City. The first Barbie, often...
A Cultural History of Barbie | Smithsonian
The first model went on display in March 1959 at the annual Toy Fair in New York City. In Barbie’s first television ad, broadcast that same year, a woman sings from the point of view of a...
The Barbie doll makes its debut | March 9, 1959 | HISTORY
2009年11月24日 · 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...
Vintage Barbie Dolls: Guide to Prices, History and Styles - Invaluable…
2019年12月11日 · Vintage Barbie dolls on the market from 1959 to the late 1960s are especially prized among collectors. Often, these Barbies had bendable legs or red hair, and they are considered some of the most rare and valuable. Today, the price of a mint condition Barbie from this era can run close to $25,000.