The History of Barbie Doll

Anna Nazarenko

Ph-51

Outline: Barbie’s Origin

Lilly – Barbie’s Prototype

The First Barbie

Family and Friends

Professions

Interesting Facts

Barbie’s Origin

Creator is Ruth Handler

1958 Barbie was patented by “Mattel Creations”

Lilly – Barbie’s Prototype

A character of German comics

Beautiful blonde

Not for children

1955 – Lilly became a doll

Lilly – Barbie’s Prototype

The First Barbie 1959Dark hair

Striped bathing suit and shoes

Family and Friends

1961 – boyfriend Ken

1963 – best friend Midge

1964 – little sister Skipper

1966 – cousins

Family and Friends

Cousins

Barbie’s professions

More than 80 professions:– Nurse– President– rock-star– Fireman– Teacher– Pilot– cosmonaut…

1st profession – supermodel

1992 – career in army, military stile

Barbie’s professions

Barbie in other countries

Jenny – “Japanese Barbie”

Barbie in other countries

Fulla – “Muslim Barbie”

Interesting Facts

Full name: Barbara Millicent Roberts

2000 – the 1st Barbie with navel

90 sm – the biggest Barbie

40 pets

Most expensive – 120 000 $

1992 – Totally Hair Barbie, the most popular

Sold in 150 countries

References

www.DollPlanet.ru

www.narod.ru

The History of Barbie Doll

Nazarenko Anna

F-51