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Barbie Doll History

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  • First Babrie Doll

    First Babrie Doll
    The first Barbie doll was invented in 1959 by Ruth Handler (co-founder of Mattel), whose own daughter was called Barbara.

  • Second Barbie Doll

    Second Barbie Doll
    The Ken doll was named after Ruth's son and was introduced two years after Barbie in 1961.

  • Third Barbie Doll

    Third Barbie Doll
    Barbie did have a black friend named Christie who was introduced in 1969. The 1969 Christie Doll was the first African American doll introduced into Mattel's Barbie Doll family.

  • The First African American Barbie Doll

    The First African American Barbie Doll
    The first African American Doll. It was Introduced in 1989.

  • 5th Barbie Doll

    5th Barbie Doll
    Sophisticated Lady Barbie was invented in 1990 and it’s a famous collectible.