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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 · Ruth Handler, the grandmotherly figure played by Rhea Perlman in the new Barbie movie, offers compassion and wisdom to Margot Robbie in a moment when her blissful doll-come-to-life faces an ...
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- Anthony Breznican
Jul 21, 2023 · Ruth Handler as God of Barbie Land. In the Barbie movie, the Ruth Handler role is a spiritual one. She shows up in a retro kitchen randomly tucked away in Mattel headquarters to comfort Barbie ...
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- Eliana Dockterman
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.
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.
Jul 14, 2023 · Ruth Handler and her husband Elliot founded the toy company Mattel in a garage workshop in Southern California in 1945; she came up with the idea for the Barbie doll, which was launched in 1959.
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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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