The Barbie doll makes its debut | March 9, 1959 - HISTORY
2009年11月24日 · On March 9, 1959, the first Barbie doll goes on display at the American Toy Fair in New York City. Eleven inches tall, with a waterfall of blond hair, Barbie was the first mass-produced toy...
Barbie | History, Dolls, & Facts | Britannica
2 天之前 · 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.
Vintage Barbie Identification & Value Guide
Detailed identification for Vintage Barbie dolls from 1959 to 1961 with updated Value Guide.
Barbie Through the Ages - HISTORY
2016年1月29日 · In March 1959, a doll named "Barbie" launched onto the American toy market, sporting a black-and-white striped bathing suit, pouty red lips and a sassy blonde ponytail. The leggy, 11-inch...
Original Barbie - What was the First Barbie Doll? - History of Dolls
First Barbie doll made her debut on March 9, 1959, at the American International Toy Fair in New York. In this first model, Barbie was marketed as a “Teen-age Fashion Model” with zebra striped swimsuit, signature topknot ponytail (with hair available in both blond and brunette colors, with blondes outnumbering brunettes by 3:1 ratio), non ...
Barbie Dolls 1959-1962 Identified - Doll Reference
1959-1962 Barbie #1 Ponytail & Bubble-cut Dolls Identified. #1 Barbie doll history; Her name is Barbara Millicent Roberts, “Barbie” was born on March 09, 1959 to parents George and Margaret Roberts and they live in Willow, Wisconsin USA. The Barbie doll was created by Ruth Handler one of the founders of Mattel.
Vintage Barbie Dolls - 1959 to 1966 - Fashion Doll Guide
The first Vintage Barbie Dolls were released in 1959. Here is a detailed chronological history of Barbie Dolls from 1959 to 1966. Each doll has its own page with pictures and detailed information. Also included are Barbie's same sized best friend, Midge. For Barbie Dolls and Friends from the Mod Era (1967 to 1975), see Mod Barbie Dolls.
First Barbie Doll's History: Inspired by Not-for-Kids Toy - TIME
2015年3月9日 · The precursor to the Barbie doll was not meant for children. Born in Germany in 1952, the inspiration for America’s most famous doll was a saucy high-end call girl named Lilli.
The Birth of an Icon: Barbie's Debut in 1959 - Alderfer Auction
2024年6月26日 · The brainchild of Ruth Handler, co-founder of Mattel, Barbie made her debut on March 9, 1959, at the American International Toy Fair in New York City. This marked the beginning of a cultural phenomenon that would span generations, sparking both admiration and …
Barbie Doll History: 1959–1972 - HobbyLark
2022年12月22日 · The first Barbie Doll was introduced at the American International Toy Fair in New York on March 9, 1959. At first, it wasn’t well received, but soon the teenage fashion model became a big hit. Number One Ponytail Barbie.