Ruth Handler - Wikipedia
WEBRuth Marianna Handler (née Mosko; November 4, 1916 – April 27, 2002) was an American businesswoman and inventor. She is best known for inventing the Barbie doll in 1959, [2] and being co-founder of toy manufacturer Mattel with her husband Elliot , as well as serving as the company's first president from 1945 to 1975.
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.
Barbie | History, Dolls, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 23, 2024 · 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.
Who Created Barbie? Meet Mattel Cofounder Ruth Handler
WEBJul 21, 2023 · Barbie creator Ruth Handler had a surprising inspiration for the iconic Mattel Inc. doll. By Tyler Piccotti Updated: Jul 21, 2023 9:34 AM EDT. We may earn commission from links on this page, but...
Biography of Ruth Handler, Inventor of Barbie Dolls - ThoughtCo
WEBJan 28, 2020 · By. Mary Bellis. Updated on January 28, 2020. Ruth Handler (November 4, 1916–April 27, 2002) was an American inventor who created the iconic Barbie doll in 1959 (the doll was named after Handler's daughter Barbara). Barbie was introduced to the world at the American Toy Fair in New York City.
What to Know About Ruth Handler, the Creator of Barbie | TIME
WEBJul 21, 2023 · What To Know About the Doll’s Controversial Founder. 7 minute read. Ruth Handler, Mattel Inc. co-founder and inventor of the Barbie Doll, displays the special 40th Anniversary Barbie at a...
Barbie
WEBBarbie was founded in 1959 by Ruth Handler (above, left), a mother and visionary entrepreneur, whose inspiration for Barbie came from watching her daughter project her dreams and aspirations onto paper dolls. Recognizing a gap in the market, which only offered baby dolls for girls to imagine themselves as caregivers, Ruth invented the …
Ruth Handler: The Entrepreneur Who Created Barbie | History Hit
WEBKnown as ‘Barbie’s mom’, businesswoman and inventor Ruth Marianna Handler (1916-2002) is best known for co-founding Mattel, Inc. and for inventing the Barbie doll. To date, Mattel has sold over a billion Barbie dolls, and along with the boyfriend doll Ken, Barbie is one of the most famous and instantly recognisable toys in the world.
Who Is Ruth Handler? All About the Barbie Creator - People.com
WEBJul 20, 2023 · Ruth Handler is best known for inventing the Barbie doll in 1959 and serving as the president of Mattel from 1945 until 1973. Here's everything to know about the late inventor.
The real-life inspiration for Barbie - BBC
WEBJul 14, 2023 · Getty Images. In the new Barbie film, the doll's creator Ruth Handler plays a crucial role. She spoke to the BBC in 1997, describing what her inspiration was – and how some men didn't like the ...
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