Ruth Handler - Wikipedia
Ruth Marianna Handler (née Mosko; November 4, 1916 – April 27, 2002) was an American business magnate 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. [3]
Biography of Ruth Handler, Inventor of Barbie Dolls - ThoughtCo
Aug 2, 2024 · Ruth Handler (November 4, 1916–April 27, 2002) was an American inventor who created the iconic Barbie doll in 1959 (the doll was named after Handler's daughter Barbara). Barbie was introduced to the world at the American Toy Fair in New York City.
What to Know About Ruth Handler, the Creator of Barbie | TIME
Jul 21, 2023 · How Ruth Handler invented Barbie. Ruth Handler revolutionized the toy industry when she invented a mainstream doll with the proportions of an adult female.
Barbie history: The story behind the world's most popular doll - USA TODAY
Jul 13, 2023 · Barbie was created by Ruth Handler of Mattel who was the principal architect of the doll's campaign. Handler was inspired by watching her daughter play with paper dolls that resembled...
Ruth Handler, The Toy Inventor Who Created Barbie - All That's …
Dec 15, 2024 · An innovative business magnate and inventor, Ruth Handler invented the original Barbie doll in 1959, changing the toy industry forever.
Who Created Barbie? Meet Mattel Cofounder Ruth Handler - Biography
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 origins...
Who Is Ruth Handler? All About the Barbie Creator - People.com
Jul 20, 2023 · Ruth Handler is best known for inventing the Barbie doll in 1959 and serving as the president of Mattel from 1945 until 1973. Here's everything to know about the late inventor.
All About Barbie Inventor Ruth Handler: Where She Is Today - Women's Health
Sep 11, 2023 · How did Ruth Handler invent Barbie? The idea for Barbie and Ken stemmed from a family Europe trip in 1956, PBS reported. Barbara, then still a teenager, saw a doll that looked like an adult woman...
Ruth Handler: The Entrepreneur Who Created Barbie - History Hit
Ruth Handler holds a Barbie doll created for the 40th Anniversary party that was held in New York on 07 February 1999. Known as ‘Barbie’s mom’, businesswoman and inventor Ruth Marianna Handler (1916-2002) is best known for co-founding Mattel, Inc. and for inventing the Barbie doll.
The remarkable life of Barbie creator Ruth Handler
Jul 26, 2023 · After giving birth to two children – Barbara and Kenneth – a Los Angeles businesswoman got to work inventing the most famous plastic lady in toy history. As Ruth Handler’s creation hits the big...