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  2. Jul 21, 2023 · Ruth and her husband Elliot, who she founded Mattel with, had two children together: Barbara and Kenneth. By. Kelsie Gibson. Published on July 21, 2023 09:15AM EDT. Photo: Chesnot/Getty. When...

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  3. Mar 11, 2024 · According to PBS, the Handlers had two children – named Barbara and Ken – and Ruth Handler was inspired to create the Barbie doll after seeing a doll that looked like an adult woman during a...

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ruth_HandlerRuth Handler - Wikipedia

    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 children. When she was six months old, her parents sent her to live with her older sister Sarah.

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  6. Jan 28, 2020 · Children: 2. Early Life. Handler was born Ruth Marianna Mosko on November 4, 1916, in Denver, Colorado. Her parents were Jacob and Ida Mosko. She married Elliot Handler, her high school boyfriend, in 1938. Mattel. With Harold "Matt" Matson, Elliot created a garage workshop in 1945.

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  7. Aug 9, 2023 · Who is Ruth Handler's daughter? Barbara Roberts is the daughter of Mattel co-founder and one- time president, Ruth Handler. She serves as the inspiration behind the original Barbie doll. Born Barbara Handler on May 21, 1941, Barbara is still alive and currently 82-years-old.

  8. Jul 26, 2023 · They were married in 1938 and had two children: a daughter called Barbara, followed by a son whose name you can likely guess. When Elliot joined Handler in California, the couple went into the...

  9. Jul 21, 2023 · But, surprisingly, the character that inspired Mattel Inc. cofounder Ruth Handler, who’s played by Rhea Perlman in the film, to create Barbie wasn’t meant for kids at all. The doll’s...

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