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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.

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3. www.biography.com › inventors › a44446358Who Created Barbie? Meet Mattel Cofounder Ruth Handler

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   Jul 21, 2023 · Learn about the life and legacy of Ruth Handler, who invented the iconic Barbie doll based on a German novelty toy. Discover how she overcame legal challenges, gender bias, and health issues to build a toy empire.

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   Jul 14, 2023 · The Barbie movie gives a nod to the doll's creator Ruth Handler. 14 July 2023. By BBC Culture,Features correspondent. Getty Images. In the new Barbie film, the doll's creator Ruth Handler...

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     Ruth Handler (Creator of the Barbie Doll) • Interview • 1979 [Reelin' In The Years Archive]

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6. www.thoughtco.com › history-of-barbie-dolls-1991344Biography of Ruth Handler, Inventor of Barbie Dolls - ThoughtCo

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   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 · What To Know About the Doll’s Controversial Founder. 7 minute read. Ruth Handler, Mattel Inc. co-founder and inventor of the Barbie Doll, displays the special 40th Anniversary Barbie at a 1999...

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   Who was Ruth Marianna Handler?

   • 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, 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.

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   Why did Mattel reject Ruth Handler's idea for a Barbie doll?

   • Ruth Handler's idea for a Barbie doll was rejected for years by Mattel's executives before it was released in 1959. (AP: Andrew Harnik) A detailed marketing plan revealed why Barbie was struggling to cut through and when the produce was unveiled on television months later, she was marketed not as a doll but as a model for young girls.

   Who created the Barbie doll? The dramatic rise and fall of Ruth Handler

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   Who is Ruth Handler?

   • 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 origins stem from comic strips in post–World War II era Germany featuring a risqué character named Bild Lilli.

   Who Created Barbie? Meet Mattel Cofounder Ruth Handler - Biography

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   Who played Ruth Handler in 'Baby' starring Margot Robbie & Ryan Gosling?

   • Now the character is headlining one of the summer’s most anticipated movies, Greta Gerwig ’s live-action Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. 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.

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   Aug 5, 2023 · Learn about the life and career of Ruth Handler, the co-founder of Mattel and the inventor of the iconic fashion doll. Discover how she overcame resistance from her male colleagues, revolutionised the toy industry and inspired a Hollywood movie.

10. www.encyclopedia.com › ruth-handlerRuth Handler | Encyclopedia.com

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    May 17, 2018 · Learn about Ruth Handler, the mastermind behind the creation, marketing, and sales of the Barbie doll, first sold in 1959. Discover her personal and professional life, from her childhood in Denver to her retirement in Malibu, and her achievements in the toy industry.