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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 Rubenstein. She was the youngest of ten … 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 floor of Mattel headquarters in … 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
Wikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license 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 …
WebJul 21, 2023 · Learn how Ruth Handler, a toy entrepreneur and Mattel cofounder, was inspired by a German novelty doll named Bild Lilli to create Barbie in 1959. Discover the …
WebJan 28, 2020 · Learn about the life and achievements of Ruth Handler, who created the iconic Barbie doll in 1959. Find out how she got inspired, how Barbie evolved, and what other inventions she made.
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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 …
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WebAbout Barbie. Barbie was founded in 1959 by Ruth Handler (above, left), a mother and visionary entrepreneur, whose inspiration for Barbie came from watching her daughter …
WebWho invented the Barbie doll and why? By: Cristen Conger. Toy Image Gallery The original Barbie was closely modeled off the German Bild Lilli doll. See more pictures of toys . …
WebJul 13, 2023 · Barbie was created by Ruth Handler of Mattel who was the principal architect of the doll's campaign. Handler was inspired by watching her daughter play with paper …
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 …
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