Barbie Through the Ages - HISTORY
2016年1月29日 · In 1967, supermodel Twiggy became the first celebrity to have a Barbie made in her likeness. Cher, Audrey Hepburn, Diana Ross and JK Rowling—to name a few—would later join the ranks of ...
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...
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 …
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 - Wikipedia
The first Barbie doll wore a black-and-white zebra striped swimsuit and signature topknot ponytail, and was available as either a blonde or brunette. The doll was marketed as a "Teen-age Fashion Model", with her clothes created by Mattel fashion designer Charlotte Johnson.
Biography of Ruth Handler, Inventor of Barbie Dolls - ThoughtCo
2024年8月2日 · Handler created a personal story for the very first Barbie doll. She was named Barbie Millicent Roberts and was from Willows, Wisconsin. Barbie was a teenage fashion model.
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.
Barbie | History, Dolls, & Facts | Britannica
2024年10月24日 · Barbie, an 11-inch- (29-cm-) tall plastic doll with the figure of an adult woman that was introduced on March 9, 1959, by Mattel, Inc., a southern California toy company. Ruth Handler, who cofounded Mattel with her husband, Elliot, spearheaded the introduction of the doll.
The Real History of Barbie: What to Know About America’s Most …
2023年7月28日 · The first Barbie doll debuted at the New York toy fair in March 1959. And thanks to a revolutionary TV ad, Barbie became a household name. Handler sold 300,000 dolls in that first year, and...
The real history of Barbie - Harper's BAZAAR
2023年7月13日 · It would not be until 1980, however, that Mattel would produce its first Black Barbie. She was designed by Kitty Black Perkins, who was then chief designer for Barbie.