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See all on WikipediaRuth 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, and being co-founder of toy manufacturer Mattel with her husband Elliot, as well as serving as the company's first president from … See more
Ruth Marianna Mosko was born on November 4, 1916 in Denver, Colorado, to Polish-Jewish immigrants Jacob Moskowicz, a blacksmith, and Ida Moskowicz, née … See more
Handler is portrayed in the 2023 film Barbie by actress Rhea Perlman. In the film, the ghost of an elderly Handler resides in an office on the 17th … See more
Handler was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1970. She had a modified radical mastectomy, which was often done at the time to combat the … See more
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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 1999...
WebJul 21, 2023 · Learn about the life and legacy of Ruth Handler, who invented the iconic Barbie doll based on a German novelty toy. Discover how she overcame legal …
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WebJul 14, 2023 · The Barbie movie gives a nod to the doll's creator Ruth Handler. 14 July 2023. By BBC Culture,Features correspondent. Getty Images. In the new Barbie film, the …
WebJan 28, 2020 · Learn about the life and achievements of Ruth Handler, who created the iconic Barbie doll in 1959 and co-founded the toy company Mattel. Discover how she was inspired by a German doll, how Barbie …
WebMay 17, 2018 · Learn about Ruth Handler, the mastermind behind the creation, marketing, and sales of the Barbie doll, first sold in 1959. Discover her personal and professional …
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WebApr 29, 2002 · Ruth Handler, creator of the Barbie doll, one of the world's best-selling toys and one that became an icon of American popular culture, an artistic muse and a …
WebRuth Handler was a California stenographer who became a toy mogul and a social entrepreneur. She created the iconic Barbie doll and the "Nearly Me" line of breast replacements and post-mastectomy swimwear.
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WebApr 28, 2002 · Ruth Handler, the entrepreneur and marketing genius who co-founded Mattel and created the Barbie doll, one of the world’s most enduring and popular toys, …
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