Barbie History br BRBelieve it or not, BBarbieB originally was a real person. Her name was Barbara (Barbie) Handler and her mother and father were Ruth and Elliot. ... 1965 Barbie gets bendable legs.

She is a reflection of the history of fashion since her introduction to the toy market. Barbie has a universal appeal and collectors of all ages enjoy time spent and memories made with their dolls.

The first Barbie was founded in 1959 by Ruth & Elliott Handler and their friend, Harold Mason. The name Mattel come from Matson and Elliot. Barbie got her name from the Handler's daughter.

The history of Barbie dolls and inventor Ruth Handler who invented the Barbie Doll in 1959. ... The Barbie doll was invented in 1959 by Ruth Handler (co-founder of Mattel), ... History & Bios

Personal Preamble to Barbie Story ... In the 45 years since Barbie has lived in my house and we have gone our separate ways, I have noticed a couple of things. Barbie is doing much, much better in

The Storied History Of Barbie And All Her Family And Friends - a free article by Terry Edwards ... Barbie - She started in 1959 and is still going strong to this day. Ken - Introduced in 1961 as Barbie

Barbie Dolls, Barbie Doll Collecting and Barbie Collectibles information and message board ... Barbie is the most famous name in doll collecting.

Barbie, the teen fashion doll that debuted in 1959 was created by Barbara's mom, Ruth Handler, who named the doll after her daughter and the rest is doll history.

Learn what happened on This Day in History at History.com. ... History Made Every Day™ ... On this day in 1959, the first Barbie doll goes on display at the American Toy Fair in New York City.

History Games ... On this day in 1959, the first Barbie doll goes on display at the American Toy Fair in New York City. Eleven inches tall, with a waterfall of... MORE >