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Ruth 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, [2] and being co-founder of toy manufacturer Mattel with her husband Elliot , as well as serving as the company's first president from 1945 to 1975.
Jul 21, 2023 · She first appears as a mysterious woman in a 1950s-style kitchen tucked away inside Mattel’s headquarters. Later, the film reveals that Handler is in fact the creator of Barbie and a God-like...
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Jul 14, 2023 · 14 July 2023. By BBC Culture,Features correspondent. Getty Images. In the new Barbie film, the doll's creator Ruth Handler plays a crucial role. She spoke to the BBC in 1997, describing what...
Jan 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 became a symbol of freedom and choice, and what other inventions she made.
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Jul 21, 2023 · Learn how Ruth Handler, a toy entrepreneur and Mattel cofounder, was inspired by a German novelty doll to create Barbie in 1959. Discover her life story, achievements, and challenges in the toy industry.
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Jul 21, 2023 · July 21, 2023. Ruth Handler displays the 40th Anniversary Barbie in 1999. MATT CAMPBELL/Getty Images. Ruth Handler, the grandmotherly figure played by Rhea Perlman in the new Barbie...
Jul 22, 2023 · So, what gives? Who is/was Ruth Handler, and is she a real person? Handler was indeed the inventor of Barbie, but that’s not all Along with her husband Elliot, Handler co-founded Mattel in...
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