On March 9, 1959, Mattel introduced their new doll: Barbie. In the following years, she became a very popular character, and in the 21st century has gotten her own TV show, and now even a YouTube channel!
Here are 5 fun facts about the first ever Barbie doll, as well as some resources for you to do your own research! 1. The Barbie doll was invented by Ruth Handler 2. The original Barbie doll is worth $27,450 3. The first Barbie doll was introduced at the Toy Fair in New York in 1959 4. Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts 5. In the following years, Barbie's resume was built up with new dolls that had different careers -- Astronaut Barbie (1965), Paleontologist Barbie (1997), and Pilot Barbie (1990) come to mind Resources for your own Research: 1. "Barbie Through The Ages." - for a full biography 2. "Biography of Ruth Handler, Inventor of Barbie Dolls." - for a biography on Barbie inventor 3. "Fast Facts about Barbie." - for some more quick facts Citations: 1. "Barbie Through The Ages." History. Accessed March 11, 2021. https://www.history.com/news/barbie-through-the-ages 2. "Barbie's careers." Wikipedia. Accessed March 11, 2021. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbie%27s_careers 3. "Biography of Ruth Handler, Inventor of Barbie Dolls." ThoughtCo. Accessed March 11, 2021. https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-barbie-dolls-1991344 4. "Vintage Barbie Dolls: Guide to Prices, History and Styles." In Good Taste. Accessed March 11, 2021. https://www.invaluable.com/blog/vintage-barbie-dolls/ 5. "Fast Facts about Barbie." Barbie Media. Accessed March 11, 2021. http://www.barbiemedia.com/about-barbie/fast-facts.html Comments are closed.
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